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48954-01 - Kernvorlesung: Tools and Methods for Interdisciplinary Research (3 KP)
| Semester | Herbstsemester 2026 |
| Angebotsmuster | Jedes Herbstsemester |
| Dozierende |
Iljana Schubert (iljana.schubert@unibas.ch)
Annika Sohre (annika.sohre@unibas.ch) |
| Inhalt | Inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration are essential prerequisites to scientifically analyse and effectively tackle complex real-world problems, such as sustainability challenges. However, what is meant by interdisciplinarity, and how / using which approaches can interdisciplinary research be conducted? In the first (theoretical) part, the lecture introduces different forms, methods, challenges as well as requirements of interdisciplinarity (and transdisciplinarity), with a specific focus on questions of interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences. In the second (practical) part, we discuss established tools of inter/transdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences. Guest lectures will share their personal experiences with interdisciplinary collaboration in science. In the third (reflexive) part, we round up the lecture series with a critical reflection upon contributions of science to the transformation towards sustainable development. The lecture series requires active participation through small practical exercises. |
| Lernziele | Students will: - get acquainted with the rational, forms, challenges as well as requirements of inter- and transdisciplinarity; - get to know different methods and approaches of interdisciplinary research; - be able to understand and basically apply relevant tools of interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences. |
| Literatur | Recommended introductory reading: Bergmann, M. et al. (2012): Methods for transdisciplinary research. A primer for practice, Frankfurt a.M: Campus. |
| Bemerkungen | This core lecture is mandatory for every MSD student. This core lecture is offered by the MSD. Dr. Annika Sohre and Dr. Iljana Schubert are members of the Sustainability Research Group, Dep. Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A. Sohre is also head of the Research Network Sustainable Future (Univ. of Basel). They hold teaching assignments. |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | Exclusively for students from the MSD 2017 (incl. preparation semester MSD). No other students admitted. |
| Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung | Course enrollment on online services should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period, at the latest until 14. September 2026. Withdrawal possible until Monday of teaching week five. Exclusively for students from the MSD 2017 and MSD 2026 (incl. preparation semester MSD). No other students admitted. |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Montag | 10.15-12.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Bemerkungen |
Exam date: 07.12.2026. Repeat exam date: 18.01.2027. For details regarding time and room see below. |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Montag 14.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 21.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 28.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 05.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 12.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 19.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 26.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 02.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 09.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 16.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 23.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 30.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 07.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 14.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Module |
Modul: Interdisziplinäre Forschung zu Nachhaltigkeit (Masterstudium: Sustainable Development (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2026)) |
| Prüfung | Leistungsnachweis |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | Compulsory attendance in presence, required readings, presentation. Details according to information of the lecturers. Final written examination: 07. December 2026, during usual lecture time (90 minutes). Repeat examination: 18. January 2027, during usual lecture time (90 minutes). For details regarding room see online course directory/section "dates and rooms". If after a 2nd attempt the result is a fail (score lower than 4.0) again, the student is expelled from the MSD (see MSD study regulations; § 14). |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anm.: Belegen Lehrveranstaltung; Abm.: stornieren |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | eine Wiederholung, bester Versuch zählt |
| Skala | 1-6 0,1 |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | nicht wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Universität Basel |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |