After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

- distingish research methods in social science (e.g., difference between qualitative and quantitative approach)

- read and integrate scientific texts

- comment scientific presentation critically and constructive

Research and citation of scientific literature, structuring a thesis, collection and analysis of data, discussion and presentation of your thesis

Presentation of proposal and final thesis by students

Coaching / constructive feedback

Participation only with agreement of Alfred Barth or Inge Herfort

Concept- and final presentation of the proposal/thesis at one of the indicated time slots,

Attendance, active participation in discussions, feedback