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63941-01 - Kolloquium: Researching and Writing MA Theses in Near and Middle Eastern Studies (3 KP)
| Semester | Frühjahrsemester 2024 |
| Angebotsmuster | Jedes Frühjahrsem. |
| Dozierende | Aline Schläpfer (aline.schlaepfer@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn) |
| Inhalt | This course is addressed to MA students in Middle Eastern studies, but can also be extended to MA students in other disciplines writing on primary sources related to the Middle East, or with an interest in the field. During this class, students learn to define a topic and research questions, deal with various methods of collecting data, write a bibliography, choose a title, anticipate and plan deadlines, and identify various forms of subjectivities in research. Special emphasis is placed on the process of analysis of primary sources and their relation to secondary literature. |
| Lernziele | ‒ Identify the different stages of research for a MA thesis: from finding a (good) topic to elaborating a (good) title ‒ Identify and make an adequate use of the various parts/chapters of an MA thesis (from table of content to the appendices) ‒ Identify and make appropriate use of primary, secondary and tertiary sources ‒ Identify different research processes (inductive and deductive), and evaluate benefits and drawbacks of both approaches ‒ Identify strategies for “interrogating” a document (text, image, etc.) ‒ Mastering the Citation and Reference management software best suited to the topic (Mendeley, Zotero, etc.) ‒ Identify and use appropriate research tools and resources in the field of Middle Eastern studies (databases, portals, journals, etc.) ‒ Mastering time management (between procrastination and binge-writing) ‒ Present and defend the topic/thesis in front of an audience (other students) |
| Literatur | Booth, Wayne C. et al., The Craft of Research, Fourth Edition, Chicago, London, UCP, 2016. |
| Bemerkungen | “I once asked a young dissertation writer whether her suddenly grayed hair was due to ill health or personal tragedy; she answered: “It was the footnotes.” Joanna Russ (1983). “How to Suppress Women's Writing”, p.137, University of Texas Press |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | This class is based on interactive learning teaching methods. Students are expected to attend classes regularly, have done the weekly readings/assignments (texts available on ADAM), and be prepared to actively participate in seminar discussions. Besides, students are expected to present their own research project (or ideas about a possible future research) for their MA thesis, at one point during the semester. Absence policy: missing a maximum of 2 classes (1 session) is allowed. |
| Unterrichtssprache | Deutsch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-täglich | Dienstag | 14.15-18.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Dienstag 05.03.2024 | 14.15-18.00 Uhr | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
| Dienstag 19.03.2024 | 14.15-18.00 Uhr | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
| Dienstag 02.04.2024 | 14.15-18.00 Uhr | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
| Dienstag 16.04.2024 | 14.15-18.00 Uhr | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
| Dienstag 30.04.2024 | 14.15-18.00 Uhr | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
| Dienstag 14.05.2024 | 14.15-18.00 Uhr | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
| Dienstag 28.05.2024 | 14.15-18.00 Uhr | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 184 |
| Module |
Doktorat Near & Middle Eastern Studies: Empfehlungen (Promotionsfach: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Forschung in den Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Master Studienfach: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) |
| Prüfung | Lehrveranst.-begleitend |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anmelden: Belegen; Abmelden: nicht erforderlich |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Skala | Pass / Fail |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | beliebig wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Philosophisch-Historische Fakultät, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Fachbereich Nahost-Studien |