Universität Wien

234001 SE Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-om intensive course) (2022S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course starts at 2pm

  • Wednesday 02.03. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 09.03. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 16.03. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 23.03. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 30.03. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 27.04. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 04.05. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 11.05. 13:15 - 17:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This hands-on course offers an application-oriented introduction to the techniques of demographic analysis. Participants gain an overview of available national and international data sources that can be used study social change along cohort lines. Using the statistical software R, the key concepts and measures of cohort analysis will be derived and explained.

The course does not require pre-existing knowledge of R. A basic introduction to the software will be given at the beginning of the course.

After completing this course, students should be able to conduct simple analyses related to questions around social change using suitable data.

The course will be accompanied by the following tutorial:
234004 UE Tutorial to Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

(1) Depending on the number of participants, a single or group presentation about one specific course area (to be identified in class). Relevant literature will be provided.

(2) Submission of a written essay on another course topic (different from the oral presentation).

(3) Classroom participation, including particpation in debate sessions following oral presentations.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation is obligatory and will be checked. Students may miss at most one class.

In addition to participation, grades will be based on the oral presentation and the written essay.

All three requirements have to be fulfilled for positive evaluation.

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 25.02.2022 07:29