After successful completion of the course, students are able to...
... understand the process and motivations of conference organizers and participants as well as the similarities and differences between conferences and other specialist events. They will learn how to proceed as a participant at a conference and how to succeed in giving a presentation and producing their own specialist publication. As part of the course, students should participate in the international conference REAL CORP 2024, which will take place in Mannheim from April 14 to 17, 2024 (John Deere Forum and MAFINEX). By participating in the conference, students will gain a direct insight into the running of such events. They are also invited to get actively involved in the events and broaden their horizons, get to know other perspectives and make new contacts.
Reflective analysis of specialist articles published in conference proceedings and available online.
If possible, participation in an international conference (REAL CORP 2024).
An excursion grant was applied for to cover the travel costs to Mannheim.
The course is eligible for credit as a supplementary course in the following elective modules of the Master’s programme Spatial Planning and Spatial Development:
Explanation of "Paper Analysis"
Analysis of 5 self-selected, online available specialist articles on the subject of spatial planning / urban development (incl. "related disciplines"), preferably from the program of the REAL CORP 2022 conference, all of which are available online via www.corp.at; contributions from other conferences are also possible. If you are unable to attend REAL CORP 2024, the number of papers to be analyzed will increase to 5.
Submission of the results by March 20, 2024, 23:55 at the latest by email to manfred.schrenk@gmail.com (please state LVA 280.A12 in the subject)