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853-0322-00L 4 Credits BSC D-GESS
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Advanced Course I (Seminar)

Seminar I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger, PD Dr. Franz Kernic
Only for Public Policy BA
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:18

Abstract

In this double-semester course students write an academic text at an advanced level on a topic in Strategic Studies. In the first part of the course, the students design a research design. In the second part, they write a term paper and present before the class.

Objective

The goal of this double-semester course, which is divided up into several groups, consists of working out a research question in the field of Strategic Studies, retrieving useful literature, writing a scientific paper and presenting it before the class.

Content

Im ersten Teil der Veranstaltung geht es anhand der Lektüre und der Diskussion ausgewählter Fachliteratur um die Einarbeitung in die Thematik des Seminars. Auf dieser Basis wird ein Research Design erarbeitet. Zusätzlich soll auf methodische Probleme und Schwierigkeiten eingegangen werden. Im zweiten Teil verfassen die Studierenden ihre Seminararbeiten und präsentieren diese im Plenum.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Seminar I
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
  • Thu 09:00-12:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • Thu 09:00-12:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • Thu 09:15-12:00 (IFW C 35)
  • Thu 09:15-12:00 (IFW D 42)
3 h weekly

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