Courses



Elective Modules (20 ECTS-Credits)
Students must complete elective modules equal to 20 ECTS-Credits; at least one of elective modules 1 to 5 must be chosen.
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Module 1: Interdisciplinary Research Workshop (10 ECTS-Credits, 3 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Upon completion of the module, students can critically evaluate their own research results and those of others and discuss them in an interdisciplinary manner at the highest level, both in terms of theoretical impact and practical relevance.
Module 2: Philosophy of Linguistics (10 ECTS-Credits, 3 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of the module, students have achieved critical awareness of the possibilities and limitations of scientific knowledge in linguistics. Furthermore, working at a high level of reflection, students are able to position linguistics relative to its related disciplines and to the natural sciences.
Module 3: Philosophy of Media Science (10 ECTS-Credits, 3 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of the module, students have achieved critical awareness of the possibilities and limitations of scientific knowledge in media studies. Furthermore, working on a high level of reflection, students can position media studies relative to their related disciplines and to the natural sciences.
Module 4: Philosophy of Cultural Studies (10 ECTS-Credits, 3 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of the module, students have achieved an excellent theoretical understanding of the concept of culture and are - in a differentiated manner- able not only to reflect on different cultural theories but also to position them in relation to other scientific disciplines.
Module 6: Reflection, Analysis and Critical Valuation of own Research Strategies (10 ECTS-Credits) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Upon completion of the module, students possess specialized skills, are familiar with the most advanced methods - including synthesis and evaluation - and employ these to solve central questions.
Analysis and critical evaluation of the student's own research strategies for planning the dissertation project.
Module 7: Scientific Discourse (10 ECTS-Credits) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Presentation of research results at national and international forums; students can analyze and critically evaluate their own research results and those of others.
Active participation in scientific discourse at national and international conferences, in projects, and at comparable events.

Notes:
  • There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
  • The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).