| Learning objectives |
- Explain and be able to specify the use of concepts, theories,
models and analytical frameworks in relation to a self-defined
problem at the intersection of company and society
- Be able to assess and discuss methodical validity, reliability
and the field of activity for generalising conclusions of future
analyses.
- Formulate a problem and how to subsequently analyse this,
including giving reasons for the choice of method(s) selected for
the analysis of the problem in question.
- Search for sources on the basis of the problem – including
sources outside the diploma specialisation’s syllabus.
- Place the problem in question in a theoretical context.
- Identify, explain and assess the business challenges related to
the problem.
- Discuss, assess and combine relevant concepts, theories, models
and frameworks.
- Participate actively in a seminar series and present results
and criticism fluently and convincingly.
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| Prerequisites for registering for the exam
(activities during the teaching period) |
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Number of compulsory
activities which must be approved (see s. 13 of the Programme
Regulations): 1
Compulsory home
assignments
Attendance is compulsory at the seminar meeting/treatment. All
material must be submitted before/on the specified date. Failure to
submit material or absence without a valid reason (i.e. illness or
illness in the immediate family (documentation is required))
results in the student being excluded from the seminar series and
having to re-take the exam. Failure to submit material or absence
for work-related reasons is not considered a valid reason and the
student will be excluded from the seminar series and has to re-take
then exam.
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| Examination |
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Practical
Seminar:
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| Exam
ECTS |
5 |
| Examination form |
Home assignment - written product |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual exam |
| Size of written product |
Max. 20 pages |
| Assignment type |
Report |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date
and time. |
| Grading scale |
7-point grading scale |
| Examiner(s) |
One internal examiner |
| Exam period |
Autumn |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
The make-up exam takes the form of a written project of 30-35 pages
in total.
The make-up exam should be on the same topic as the seminar report
and should be submitted no later than 14 days after the original
submission deadline or seminar meeting/treatment.
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Description of the exam
procedure
The assessment includes (a) an individual written seminar report
of max. 20 standard pages. However, the following activities
are ALL a condition for registering for the exam: (b) the
submission of a draft for the final report of min. 15 pages, (c) an
oral presentation with defence of the report draft at a seminar
meeting, (d) participation in the seminar meeting as opponent, (e)
submission of a written discussion paper of two pages for every
group member’s seminar report draft before the seminar meeting, (f)
oral critical feedback and comments for other students’ seminar
report drafts at the seminar meeting (opponency). The student must
fulfil all the requirements without exception in order to not be
recorded as absent.
The report draft – of min. 15 pages – is sent to the entire class
at least two weeks before the meeting. The discussion paper is sent
to the entire class at least one week before the seminar meeting.
The report draft is presented orally for at least 10 minutes at a
seminar meeting and receives 30 minutes oral and written critical
feedback from fellow students and the supervisor(s). 4-8 students
(the seminar class) and the supervisor(s) participate in the
seminar meeting. All students take turns giving presentations at
the meeting.
A single grade is awarded according to the 7-point grading scale.
The grade is given by the supervisor based on the report when this
has been resubmitted after being revised in accordance with the
critical feedback from the seminar
meeting.
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The purpose of this seminar series is that the student gains
experience with academic project writing and methodology,
particularly the preparation of the problem formulation and the
method.
The seminar series integrates knowledge and skills from the other
courses and assignments on the programme. When preparing the
practical seminar, the focus will be on problem clarification as
well as central areas, methods, theories and processes. The seminar
series is thus a significant training element for preparing the
final thesis. The main emphasis in the seminar work is put on
research design rather than analysis.
For this purpose, an individual written seminar report is prepared
and made the object of critical feedback from a group of fellow
students at a seminar treatment.
The programme will prepare a manual for the course. Additionally,
an introductory lecture is held where the course of the seminar
series as well as central methods will be presented. A pre-seminar
meeting will be held where students voluntarily and in groups can
meet with the supervisor(s). Two hours of supervision per student
are allocated to the preparation of the seminar report, including
the time the supervisor spends on preparation.
It is expected that the students themselves suggest a topic and
company, which then has to be approved by the course coordinator.
The student must participate actively in the seminar series’
discussions of fellow students’ seminars in the respective seminar
classes and offer independent feedback as well as
alternative/constructive reflections to support their fellow
students.
The author of the seminar manages the presentation under the
supervisor’s supervision. The supervisor must also ensure that the
seminar report is treated in an appropriate academic and
pedagogical manner and based on an impartial and constructive
discussion.
Further guidelines for the report, discussion paper and seminars
are stated in the programme regulations as well as the seminar
manual.
Lecture in the begining of November 2021 - date will follow.
Deadline for submission of Practical seminar in December 2021 -
date will follow.
Deadline for final seminar assignment January/February 2022 - date
will follow.
The final dates will be published on Canvas.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| Teaching in seminars should facilitate
independent argumentation and assessment. For this reason, seminar
classes consisting of 4-8 students each are established. The
dialogue-oriented structure and smaller classes should allow for an
active and intensive course. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Peer feedback. |
| Student workload |
| Preparation for introductory teaching, including
attendance |
20 hours |
| Seminar assignment |
80 hours |
| Attendance, presentation and criticism |
38 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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Recommended literature will follow.
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