SEMINAR B(1)

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Lecturer(s)	MEYER, ANDREAS
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2025 Fall
Day/Period	Mon.4
Campus	SFC
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	19888
Faculty/Graduate School	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level	1, 2, 3, 4
Field	RESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS
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Location	SFC
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K-Number	FPE-CO-05003-212-86

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FPE	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Course Administrator	Department/Major	CO
Main Course Number	Level	0	Faculty-wide
	Major Classification	5	Research Seminars
	Minor Classification	00	Seminar
	Subject Type	3	Elective subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	2	Lecture
	Class Format	1	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
	Language of Instruction	2	English
Academic Discipline		86	Comprehensive / Integrated Areas (Social Sciences)

Course Summary

In this seminar which will be held in English, we will deal with current or historic social, cultural, political and economic developments with a focus on German-speaking or other European countries, possibly in comparison with third countries. Students choose individual research topics after consultation with peers and teacher in class, regularly report about their progress and get feedback. All students are expected to do a final presentation in class and to write a seminar paper (in English or German). There is particular interest in (new) Nationalism and right-wing radicalism, but other topics in the fields of film, literature, society, politics etc. are possible. Please consult with teacher. Students’ research topics in former semesters included migration, gender, social movements or animal rights, for example. Students taking this seminar should be interested in exchange with others and in practicing their academic skills. The seminar will take place on campus.

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

In this seminar held in English, we will deal with current social, cultural, political and economic developments in German-speaking and other European countries, possibly while drawing comparisons with third countries. Students are expected to come up with a research project, to regularly present their research and to write a seminar paper. Students will also practice their academic skills (researching information, choice of topics, academic writing, academic reading, presentations etc.). It is generally also possible to engage with a topic in a creative way (film, performance, artwork, composition etc).

Research Seminar Theme

Current social, cultural, political and economic developments in Europe with a focus on German-speaking (other countries possible).

Project Theme (next semester)

TBD. Depending on the specific interests of students. There is increased interest in (new) nationalism and right-wing radicalism.

Lab / Skill-development / On-site training	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through first-hand experience and trial-and-error by initiating their own activities at facilities and accommodations both on and off campus.
Fieldwork	An educational approach in which students conduct surveys and observations on their own to collect information both on and off campus.
Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
Discussions, Debates	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through sharing and discussing their opinions on designated topics.
Group work	An educational approach in which students are divided into small groups and assigned tasks on issues related to educational content.
Role-playing	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by being assigned specific roles to play, thus allowing them to experience different viewpoints.
Flipped classroom	An educational approach in which students study the course lecture in advance, and questions and discussions relating to that content are then held in class.
Problem-based learning	An educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills related to educational content by attempting to tackle specific projects or problems posed to them.

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SEMINAR B(1)

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