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Sociology (Thesis Elective)
Soziologie (Wahlfacharbeit)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:55
Abstract
Master elective works in sociology are written works that are based on the criteria of scientific work in the social sciences. The students are guided intensely while their work is supervised throughout the course.
Objective
Besides the examination of the content, the aim is to write a scientific text, in terms of the structure, form, consistency, and scientific validity.
Content
The Focal work concerns "urban qualities" from the perspective of concrete everyday experiences of users and residents. The focus is on investigation and analysis of the interaction between urban and spatial processes and the concrete experience and perception of everyday urban life through qualitative interviews.
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| independent project |
Soziologie (Wahlfacharbeit)
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Selbständige Arbeit
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180 h semesterly |
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Focus Work (Realization in the respective fields of the institutes. Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students. The content may also refer to an elective course. The performance assessment comprises either a purely written examination followed by an oral examination or a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and knowledge gained. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public.)
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Field of Landscape Architecture and Urban Studies (Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students (student's proposal / content of an elective course). Performance assessment: Purely written examination followed by an oral examination OR a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and possibly gained knowledge. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public. Information on exams and grades: Art. 29 of the MSc D-ARCH regulations.)
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