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Module 1: Concept of Doctoral Thesis (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students have developed after thorough research (relevant literatures, discussion with the
dissertation committee) a written plan of the dissertation, successfully presented and defended
an auditorium in scientific discourse.
Module 2: Generic Skills (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of this module, students command advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competences in selected disciplines, as well as methods and general skills which empower them to pursue independent scientific work and help them succeed in their future careers.
Courses, as defined in the dissertation agreement, equal to 5 ECTS-Credits must be completed. Additionally, courses are offered which develop didactic skills and competences for subsequent knowledge transfer of the field. Completion of one course from the field of
"Equality and Gender" is recommended.
Module 3: Scientific Core Skills (5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: After successful completion of the module students have advanced skills, which are needed for the implementation of the dissertation.
Other courses with a total of 5 ECTS-Credits, as defined in the dissertation agreement as the scientific basis of dissertation topic.
Module 4: Discussion of new Research Results (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: After successful completion of the module students have advanced technical knowledge,
especially knowledge interface, which are needed for the completion of the dissertation.
Module 5: Participation in the Academic Discussion (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students demonstrate proficiency in the acquisition and presentation of research results in institutional national and international forums in consultation with the dissertation committee and the related analysis and critical assessment of their own research achievements and research performance of third parties.
Active participation in scientific discourse at conferences, workshops or "summer schools".
Module 6: Doctoral Thesis Defense (5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of the dissertation and the compulsory modules 1 to 5
Learning Outcome: Representation, reflection and analysis of the results of the dissertation in the overall context
of the doctoral programme; here are the summary and communication of results of the
research, the representation of the increase in knowledge for the discipline, the evaluation and
methodological skills and the presentation in the foreground.
Final study, oral defense of the dissertation (viva voce).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).