Courses



Elective Modules (20 ECTS-Credits)
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Elective Module 1: Research Designs and Methods I (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to analyse concepts of research projects and to evaluate and reorganize them in terms of suitability for their dissertation project. They know how to put research questions and to constitute their individual choice of method. Students are able to use specific political science-related methods and methods which are relevant for their own research project.
Elective Module 2: Research Designs and Methods II (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to analyse concepts of research projects and to evaluate and reorganize them in terms of suitability for their dissertation project. They know how to put research questions and to constitute their individual choice of method. Students are able to use specific political science-related methods and methods which are relevant for their own research project.
Elective Module 4: Scientific Writing and Presentation II (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know how to structure and form the preliminary and final results of their research work for publication and presentation. They are able to present these results correctly in English and also visually appealing, i.e. inter-subjectively in the scientific discourse. They master the instruments to compose longer publishable manuscripts (individual journal articles, book reviews) and presentations (PPP, poster sessions, conference presentations, scientific colloquia).
Elective Module 6: Current Discussions in Political Science II (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to evaluate and critically question current political science debates by literature studies and discussions. They know how to critically assess and comment literature in terms of content and methodology.

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).