Every winter semester
10 Credit points
For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.
Non-official translation of the module descriptions. Only the German version is legally binding.
By the end of the module students know about
The main purpose of the Basic Module is to provide students with an overview of the issues, aims and the working patterns of the programme. Students are introduced to approaches, research questions and common methods used by the cooperating disciplines.
The lecture is organized by teaching and research staff of all participating faculties. From their respective disciplinary perspectives, lecturers explain and illustrate different perspectives and approaches to understanding historical and recent global structures and developments.
The lecture is accompanied by tutorials taught by teaching assistants. The tutorials allow discussion space for a small number of students (up to ten): issues taught in the lectures are discussed and illustrated with examples; and there is space for group works aiming at a students’ project to be presented as part of the module. Furthermore, the tutorial helps the students getting acquainted with the university, such as library services, IT facilities, and international students’ support facilities.
Individual mentors will be assigned to all students. In the meetings between mentors and mentees, individual study plans can be discussed and developed towards a successful completion of the programme.
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Module structure: 2 SL, 1 uPr 1
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Teaching staff of the course
Interdisciplinary Basics
(lecture)
Two to three smaller exercises to prepare for the examination as determined by the teaching staff of the course. |
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Teaching staff of the course
Mentorium
(guided self-study)
Creating a concept for the study project (group work). |
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Students present the study project in consultation with their mentors and develop a suitable form of presentation. The project is presented by the group during the mentoring session.
| Degree programme | Recommended start 3 | Duration | Mandatory option 4 |
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| World Studies: Orders, Politics, Cultures / Master of Arts [FsB vom 04.06.2020 mit Änderungen vom 21.05.2021 und 14.04.2023] | 1. | one semester | Obligation |
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