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Data Analysis in the Humanities and Social Sciences
(dt. Datenanalyse in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Hauptseminar (2 SWS),
180 hours (Hauptseminar: Präsenz, preparation and follow-up (120h), Durchführung der Modulprüfung (60h))
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Examination type: Software development (3 cp) and documentation (3 cp, 10,000-15,000 characters) or written examination (90-120 minutes) or oral examination (20-30 minutes)
Language,
Grading		 German or English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program MA Cultural Data Studies.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline N.N.

Contents

See Qualification Objectives.


Qualification Goals

The module uses exemplary application cases to deepen students' engagement with research data in the humanities and social sciences. The focus is on computer-based methods of data analysis and modeling, which are presented in the form of a seminar course and practiced by means of exercises. In the context of a final programming project, students deepen their knowledge with a specific method.

After completing the module, students will be able to apply methods of computer-assisted data analysis and modeling to exemplary application areas in the humanities and social sciences. They will be able to design and implement software-based data analysis for a given topic area. Students have acquired the ability to critically comment on the scientific and social consequences of the methods and technologies used.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from MA Cultural Data Studies.

When studying M.Sc. Data Science, this module can be attended in the study area Application Area Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Social Sciences. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

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