Graduates of this course are able to deal with methodological approaches and scientific findings. In addition, they should gain a better understanding of the conception and the course of a research process and be able to adequately apply basic concepts of empirical social research using “Big Data”.

The course units are based on a mix of different teaching methods, such as: Interactive Lecture using a tutoring approach to support students in their empirical research approach

•         Interactive group exercises
•         Set up of the research design
•          Presentations of results

In addition, students regularly write assignments for the preparation or reflection of the LV units.

Requirements: Course language is English. As readings and slides are in English, students need at least good passive language skills to follow the course. Basic methodological knowledge is highly welcome but not required for this course.

Course enrollment is on the basis of "first-come, first-served” principle. If you have registered but cannot participate in the course, please de-register via LPIS during the registration period so that your course is available to students on the waiting list. If there is a waiting list for enrollment in the course, students at the waiting list will be notified after the end of the enrollment period, and will be allocated to available places. Students will be ranked by their study progress not by their rank on the waiting list. This procedure, however, is not to be understood as a place guarantee.