233025 SE-MA Coping with trouble I: Seminar for Master Students in "Science-Technology-Society" (STS) (2020W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 03.09.2020 09:00 to We 23.09.2020 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 25.10.2020 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
In order to comply with COVID-19 safety measures, the teaching for this course has been slightly adapted. All plenary units will take place online using Zoom (meeting details will be provided via Moodle). All small group meetings will take place in person in the department library.
The plenary sessions take place virtually on the following dates:
09.10.2020 (14:00-16:00), 23.10.2020 (14:00-16:00), 27.11.2020 (14:00-16:00) and 15.01.2021 (14:00-16:00).
- Tuesday 06.10. 10:00 - 12:00 STS Bibliothek, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Friday 09.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Tuesday 13.10. 14:00 - 16:00 STS Bibliothek, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien (Kickoff Class)
- Friday 16.10. 14:00 - 16:00 STS Bibliothek, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Friday 23.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Tuesday 27.10. 14:00 - 16:00 STS Bibliothek, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Friday 30.10. 14:00 - 16:00 STS Bibliothek, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 03.11. 10:00 - 12:00 STS Bibliothek, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Friday 06.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Tuesday 10.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Digital
- Tuesday 10.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Friday 20.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Tuesday 24.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Digital
- Tuesday 24.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Friday 27.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Tuesday 01.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Digital
- Friday 04.12. 14:00 - 16:05 Digital
- Tuesday 15.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Digital
- Tuesday 15.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Friday 08.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Tuesday 12.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Digital
- Tuesday 12.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Friday 15.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Monday 18.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Digital
- Tuesday 19.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Digital
- Friday 22.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Tuesday 26.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Digital
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The seminar for master students aims to provide them a space to present their ongoing thesis work, and to receive feedback. In particular, students are asked to address problems and challenges they are facing at the current stage of their work, and to share and discuss them in class.Students will work in small groups with their respective supervisors. they will present and discuss their work and progress in these small groups. In addition, there will be four plenary units with all participating students, dedicated to discussing cross-lying issues of the thesis process.
Assessment and permitted materials
To pass the seminar, students are expected to complete the following tasks:
1) For the plenary units, prepare one slide and a three minute presentation of your thesis, and write two/three short papers (1500 to 3000 words in total) related to specific assignments.
2) For the group units, agree with your supervisor on at least two writing tasks (this is done in the first group unit); write, present and discuss them in the group.
3) Comment on two texts and/or presentations of your group colleagues.
4) Read all texts written by your group colleagues.
5) Productively engage in the discussion.
6a) For those doing their first master seminar, one of the group presentations is expected to be an expose of the thesis project.
6b) For those doing their second master seminar, a required assignment in the course is to hand in a complete first draft of the empirical chapter of their thesis. One or both group assignments can be part of this.This course uses the plagiarism-detection service Turnitin for larger assignments.
1) For the plenary units, prepare one slide and a three minute presentation of your thesis, and write two/three short papers (1500 to 3000 words in total) related to specific assignments.
2) For the group units, agree with your supervisor on at least two writing tasks (this is done in the first group unit); write, present and discuss them in the group.
3) Comment on two texts and/or presentations of your group colleagues.
4) Read all texts written by your group colleagues.
5) Productively engage in the discussion.
6a) For those doing their first master seminar, one of the group presentations is expected to be an expose of the thesis project.
6b) For those doing their second master seminar, a required assignment in the course is to hand in a complete first draft of the empirical chapter of their thesis. One or both group assignments can be part of this.This course uses the plagiarism-detection service Turnitin for larger assignments.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Grading Scheme
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5.Written tasks and presentations in the group units: 45 percent, assessed individually, feedback in class;
Comment(s) in the group units: 15 percent, assessed individually, feedback on request;
Written tasks for the plenary units: 25 percent, assessed individually, feedback on request;
In-class participation. 15 percent; assessed individually; feedback on request;Minimum requirements
To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may also be considered in the course assessment.
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5.Written tasks and presentations in the group units: 45 percent, assessed individually, feedback in class;
Comment(s) in the group units: 15 percent, assessed individually, feedback on request;
Written tasks for the plenary units: 25 percent, assessed individually, feedback on request;
In-class participation. 15 percent; assessed individually; feedback on request;Minimum requirements
To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may also be considered in the course assessment.
Examination topics
Reading list
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Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:20