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Detailed information about the module 
Module title:
Seminar on Macroeconomics
Module title (english):
Seminar on Macroeconomics
Module number:
82-021-VWLECO23-H-0717
Level:
Bachelor (UNI)
Course of study:
Type:
Modul
Organising faculty/Language Center:
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Instructors responsible:
Wiederhold, Simon
Examiners:
Credit points (ECTS):
5
competencies/skills:
- Students can understand current applied macroeconomic research.
- They can confidently discuss economic topics.
- They deepen their skills for written work and presentations about scientific topics.
- Students obtain deeper knowledge of the topic of the seminar.
course content/topics:
- The specific topic of the seminar will be announced on the homepage of the chair.
- We will discuss both theoretical and empirical studies.
formal requirements of admission:
recommended qualifications:
Basic knowledge in micro- and macroeconomics is recommended
Lehr- und Lernformen/Lehrveranstaltungstypen:
- Term Paper
- Presentation
- Discussion
requirements for the attainment of ECTS points:
In their term paper, students have to show that they are able to understand a scientific paper in terms of its core messages and its methodology (empirical and/or theoretical). It is expected that they can summarize these aspects in their own words in a clear and concise manner. Moreover, students have to be able to embed the scientific paper in a broader context and to critically discuss the paper.
workload/distribution of ECTS points within the module:
10 h = Time of attendance of introductory meetings
10 h = Preparation and postprocessing of introductory meetings
30 h = Time of attendance of seminar
100 h = Preparation of term paper and the seminar
150 h = Total workload
calculation of module marks:
- Term Paper (50%)
- Presentation (50%)
teaching/learning method:
compatibility with other courses of study:
Turnus des Angebots:
SS
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