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Module 1: Research Workshop (15 ECTS-Credits, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to reflect on theoretical, methodological and methodical
questions and issues in educational research. They can establish their own
research design and produce research results, and can evaluate those of
others. They have developed their own approach to scholarly research.
Module 2: Generic Skills (10 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of this module, students have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competences in selected fields of study, for research methods and broad-based general skills which enable independent scientific work and underpin successful performance in their future careers.
Completion of course units totaling 10 ECTS credits, as defined in the dissertation agreement. These course units provide the basis for the capacity to transfer specialist
knowledge transfer, to manage research projects and to apply for research funds. One course unit must be chosen from the field of "Equality and Gender". Suitable options
are marked in the course unit catalog.
Module 3: Theory and Method (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to define the dissertation research topic both
theoretically and in relation to the field of educational sciences. They are
able to grasp the complex relationship between theoretical assumptions
and the selection of appropriate research methods; and they can argue
cogently for their choices and decisions. On this basis, they can collect and
analyze data in a theoretically-informed manner.
Module 4: Teaching Project (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of compulsory modules 1 to 3
Learning Outcome: Acquisition of didactic skills in the field of academic teaching, including
content-specific competences and new information and communication
technologies.
Module 5: Conferences and Congresses (5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of compulsory modules 1 to 3
Learning Outcome: Students present research results in national and international forums; they analyze and critically evaluate their own research results and those of others; fostering commitment to research ethics; students are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Active participation in the professional scholarly world of educational sciences the form of contributions (paper, poster, etc.) at conferences and conventions or within the framework of research projects and competitive awards (for young researchers, etc.).
Module 6: Doctoral Thesis Defense (Rigorosum) (5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of all other modules and positive assessment of the dissertation
Learning Outcome: Presentation, reflection on and analysis of the dissertation results in the overall context of the doctoral programme. The focus is on a summary presentation and effective communication of its outcomes, on demonstrating the distinct contribution the dissertation makes to educational sciences and on indicating capacity to use research methods and to evaluate research projects.
Final oral dissertation defense before the board of examiners.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).