Curriculum for The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science

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1 ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY Study Board for the Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science Curriculum for The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science DATE/REFERENCE JOURNAL NO. 1 September Please note that only the Danish version of the Studieordning has legal validity. The Danish version is the official version and thus overrules possible differences between the two versions. This curriculum replaces the curriculum of 7 May 2014, and contains a number of amendments, including amendments required by the Study Progress Reform. The sections that have been amended are shown at the end of the document. This curriculum is issued pursuant to Executive Order no of 16 December 2013 on Bachelor and Master s programmes at the universities, as amended by Executive Order no. 674 of 16 June 2014, and Roskilde University s Common Rules of 27 September 2012 for the Bachelor and Master s programmes at Roskilde University, as subsequently amended. Part 1: Object and structure of the Bachelor programme 1. The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science is a discrete three-year programme (180 ECTS credits) that builds upon the academic level that the student has acquired in the admission-giving educational programme. The Bachelor programme is designed to ensure academic continuity and progression in the study programme. In its content, the Bachelor programme is designed to allow the student to choose between several possible Master s programmes for further study, or to complete the Bachelor programme with professional qualifications. (2) In the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science, the teaching language is English. (3) The Study Board may offer a special course (language profile) for students of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science. The language profile gives students an opportunity to acquire special skills in the use of foreign languages in their studies. The language profile course is described in an appendix to this curriculum. (4) A precondition for passing the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science is that courses and projects corresponding to at least 135 ECTS credits out of the total of 180 ECTS credits have been completed in English. The 135 ECTS credits

2 Page 2 consist of the Basic Studies part (85 ECTS), the Bachelor project (15 ECTS) and one subject module in Social Science (35 ECTS). 2. The overall object of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science is to enable students to: - Acquire general and specialised knowledge of theory, methodology and philosophy of science, and work academically within the field of Social Science in an international context - Obtain exemplary insight into the historical, social scientific, cognitive and ethical aspects of the social sciences and exercise critical scientific judgment - Plan, implement and evaluate study projects and other types of project work procedures - Work in a problem-oriented and interdisciplinary manner within the field of Social Science - Provide oral and written presentations to peers as well as to non-specialists - Handle complex and development-oriented situations in academic and professional contexts - Study both independently and in collaboration with others, including in intercultural contexts - Perform independent analysis and independently process empirical data - Make use of the possibilities of information and communications technology in academic and professional work - Identify their own learning needs and structure their own learning processes - Define their own qualifications and skills profiles, and undertake an informed choice of Master s study programme or employment. 3. Students who complete the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science are entitled to use the title Bachelor of Science (BSc), with indication of the subject or subjects in which the programme modules are located. 4. The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science is administered by the Study Board for the Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science. 2. The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science is moderated by the corps of external examiners for the Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science at Roskilde University. Part 2: Structure and design of the Bachelor Programme 5. The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science is a full-time interdisciplinary study programme corresponding to 180 ECTS credits. The Bachelor programme consists of a Basic Studies part corresponding to 85 ECTS credits, two subject modules corresponding to a total of 70 ECTS credits, cf. section 41, two elective courses corresponding to a total of 10 ECTS credits, cf. section 44 (2), and a Bachelor project corresponding to 15 ECTS credits, cf. section 48 (3).

3 Page 3 6. The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science has a modular structure. The programme includes projects and courses, which can take the form of seminars, lectures, exercises, etc. (2) A project corresponds to 15 ECTS credits. (3) A course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. 7. The curriculum includes recommended courses of study, as indicated in an appendix to this curriculum. The recommended courses of study vary in terms of the subject modules and elective courses, depending on the student s specific choice(s) of subject modules. The purpose of the recommended courses of study is to help to ensure quality and progression in the programme, and support the student s study planning. (2) The recommended course of study for the Basic Studies part and the Bachelor project is as follows: 1st semester: 2nd semester: 3rd semester: 4th semester 5th semester: 6th semester: Basic Studies Project 1 Basic Studies Project 2 Basic Studies Project 3 Subject module project Subject module project Bachelor project Basic Studies Course 1 Basic Studies Course 4 Basic Studies Course 7 Basic Studies Course 8 Subject module course or elective course Subject module course or elective course Basic Studies Course 2 Basic Studies Course 5 Subject module course or elective course Subject module course or elective course Subject module course or elective course Subject module course or elective course Basic Studies Course 3 Basic Studies Course 6 Subject module course or elective course Subject module course or elective course Subject module course or elective course Subject module course or elective course (3) The Basic Studies elements included in the first and second semesters are compulsory and are included in the first year examination. 1st semester: Basis Studies Project 1 (BP 1), Basic Studies Course 1 (BK 1), Basic Studies Course 2 (BK 2) and Basic Studies Course (BK 3). 2nd semester: Basis Studies Project 2 (BP2), Basic Studies Course 4 (BK4), Basic Studies Course 5 (BK5) and Basic Studies Course (BK6). The above Basic Studies elements are taken in the first year of study, cf. the applicable rules in the Examination Order. The Secretariat for the Bachelor Programme will automatically register students for the Basic Studies activities in the first and second semesters. However, students must enter their own project group into the registration system after group formation. (4) Students must register themselves for study activities in the subsequent semesters (third semester, fourth semester, fifth semester and sixth semester) within the deadlines laid down by the University.

4 Page 4 (5) If a student does not specify a choice of subject module(s) within the specified deadline for registration, or registers for study activities corresponding to fewer than 30 ECTS credits, the University will undertake an administrative registration in accordance with the provisions set out in an appendix to this curriculum. (6) If there are more students seeking to register for a study activity (i.e. a course, subject module or the like) than there are places available, places will be allocated by lot among the students who have registered for the activity. (7) Withdrawal of registration is not usually possible. For detailed provisions on this, see the Examination Regulations. 8. With the exception of Basic Studies Course 7, the sequence of all study activities in Basic Studies is fixed, cf. however section 35. The student may thereafter freely choose the sequence in which the subject modules and elective courses are taken. The curriculum contains, in appendix form, recommended courses of study for the individual subject modules, cf. section 7. The Bachelor project is located in the sixth semester of the Bachelor programme. The Bachelor project may however be placed in the fifth semester if special circumstances so require, and if this is approved by the Head of Bachelor Studies. (2) In special cases, upon application from a student, the Study Board may approve deviations from the prescribed sequence of projects and courses. 9. The project work takes place in groups. (2) The maximum number of students who can take part in a project group or Bachelor project group is six. Smaller or larger group sizes may be specified in the subject module descriptions. (3) In special cases, the Head of Studies may grant a student permission to write a project alone. This also applies to the group examination in the course BK 7. (4) In special cases, the Head of Studies in the Master s programme responsible for a subject module may grant a student permission to write a subject module project alone. 10. The project work is exemplary, problem-oriented and participant-managed, and is intended to develop the student s skills in applying scientific theories and methods in work within a defined academic area. The project work requires the independent formulation of a freely-chosen issue which is illuminated in an exemplary manner. The project work concludes with the compilation of a project report. (2) A project report is understood to be a written academic dissertation on the chosen problem formulation, possibly supplemented by a product developed within the project work. The Study Board may lay down further regulations governing the form and content of the dissertation and any products.

5 Page 5 (3) The curriculum stipulates which subjects and/or educational requirements must be acquired through the project work. In the description of this, it must be ensured that the issue for the project work can freely be chosen from within central academic areas in the Bachelor programme s field of study. (4) The topics of the project work are selected by the student from within the framework laid down by the Study Board. (5) BP 1, BP 2 and BP 3 include project workshops, which comprise a mandatory part of the project work. It is a prerequisite for participation in the project examination that the student has had a written group assignment approved. The group is identical with the project group. The group assignment is defined, and must reflect regular, active and satisfactory participation in relation to the individual workshop sessions. Further descriptions of the project workshops are provided in an appendix to this curriculum. (6) If a written group assignment is not approved, the assignment must be adapted, taking account of the comments of the examiner, and re-submitted. The re-submitted assignment will meet the prerequisite requirements if it is approved by the project workshop supervisor. Part 3: Competency and content of the Bachelor programme Competency of the Bachelor programme 11. The International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science at Roskilde University provides a broad introduction to the area of social science while providing an academic specialisation within one or two (integrated) social science subjects, combined with English-language communication and comprehension skills. Graduates of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science at Roskilde University have thereby undertaken a gradual and qualified choice of subject, and are capable of viewing their academic specialisations in a broader international social scientific perspective. Students also acquire special interdisciplinary competency through an integrated programme, or through the combination of two specific subjects within the area of social science, or through the combination of a social science subject and a subject from outside the field of social science. Study activities at Roskilde University are in general evenly divided between project work and courses. The courses provide a basis for the systematic acquisition of key theories and methods in the social sciences. Project work is conducted in groups, which work in an independent and problem-oriented manner with academically-related issues. Graduates of the Bachelor study programmes at Roskilde University are thereby characterised by their experience in applying personal and academic skills to new issues. During the course of their studies, all graduates of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science will have acquired the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge:

6 Page 6 - Knowledge of fundamental social scientific theories and methods, and philosophy of science, and of the application of these in the main areas of the social sciences. - Knowledge of the theories, methods and philosophy of science, to a particularly specialised and systematic degree, within the subject modules the student has chosen. - Knowledge of and exemplary insight into the historical, social scientific, cognitive and ethical aspects of the social sciences. - Knowledge of theoretical and experience-based project work methods and dynamics, and management of project workflow. Skills: - Skills in independently identifying and formulating complex social scientific issues. - Skills in applying relevant empirical methods and the general skills relevant to employment within the main field of Social Science. - Skills in assessing social scientific issues of a theoretical and practical nature, and in selecting and substantiating relevant analytical and solution models. - Skills in critical comparison and evaluation, and in the selection and substantiation of theory, methodology and philosophy of science. - Skills in methodological reflection and the analytical application of theory and methods to various issues and types of empirical material. - Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating problem-oriented, interdisciplinary and participant-directed study projects and other types of projects within one s own, or externally defined, frameworks and deadlines. - Skills in systematic literature and information searching, and in the application of scientific standards and methods to the handling of references. - Skills in presenting and communicating information in English on subjects within the social sciences, both in writing and orally, in compliance with academic norms and standards. - Skills in reading and applying scientific literature in English and other foreign languages. - Skills in the effective use of information and communication technologies. Competencies:

7 Page 7 - Competency in recognising, describing, delimiting and analysing problems using social scientific theories and methods, both independently and in collaboration with others. - Competency in analysing problems in an interdisciplinary manner and indicating possible solutions, not only on the basis of the subject in question, but also by drawing upon relevant theories, methods and perspectives from other relevant disciplines. - Competency to handle complex and development-oriented situations in academic or professional contexts. - Competency to apply acquired skills in international and intercultural contexts. - Competency in handling the personal, social and group dynamic aspects of project work and other collaborative situations. - Competency to identify one s own learning needs and structure one s own studies within and between multiple learning environments. - Competency to undertake an informed choice of field of study or profession on the basis of insight into one s own professional and personal qualities and knowledge of study and career possibilities. - Competency in understanding, learning and navigating in a globalised, internationalised and intercultural context. - Competency to interact in English in international and intercultural contexts. - Competency to communicate in English in an international academic context. Content of the Bachelor programme Basic Studies 12. The object of Basic Studies is to contribute to the development of the student s knowledge, competencies and skills as described in section 11, and to help to ensure that the student: - Acquires fundamental knowledge of theories and methods in the subject areas included in the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science - Acquires knowledge of the philosophy of science in the subject areas included in the Bachelor programme - Obtains insight into how the individual subject areas form part of wider academic, cognitive and/or societal contexts - Acquires the analytical and conceptual English-language skills of the subject area at an advanced academic level - Develops the competency to reflect on how knowledge contributes to and is challenged by developments in society

8 Page 8 - Develops the competency to analyse the field of social sciences in an interdisciplinary manner and in an international context - Develops critical judgment in relation to defining, understanding and solving scientific and practical issues - Develops the competency to study independently and in collaboration with others, including knowledge-sharing skills. (2) Basic Studies must help to ensure that the student: - Acquires an academic foundation upon which to undertake a qualified choice of subject modules for the Bachelor programme, and - Acquires the general academic prerequisites for further studies in a Master s programme that will build upon at least one of the two subjects chosen in the subject modules of the Bachelor programme. 13. Basic Studies provides an academic and interdisciplinary introduction to the fundamental theories and target fields of the Bachelor programme. The Basic Studies part consists of three projects (totalling 45 ECTS credits ) and eight courses (totalling 40 ECTS credits). 14. Study activities during the first semester. The following study activities take place in the first semester of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science: Basic Studies Project BP 1 and the Basic Studies courses BK 1, BK 2 and BK Basic Studies Project 1 (BP 1): This project is located in the first semester. (2) The object of the project work is to provide the student with an introduction to the methodology of problem-oriented project work, and to strengthen the student s Englishlanguage skills through work with written academic wording. In the project, the student must compile, substantiate and investigate a social scientific problem statement. During the first semester, each house decides on a common house theme which is submitted to the Head of Studies for approval. This theme forms the basis of the project work. On application, the Head of Studies may grant approval for projects which lie outside the theme. (3) The object of the project work is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge: - Knowledge of the application of social scientific theories, methods and concepts relevant to the chosen problem statement. Skills: - Skills in carrying out problem-oriented project work within the field of the social sciences.

9 Page 9 - Skills in applying project methodology to the choice of project, problem statement, design and investigation of a problem statement within a defined social scientific issue. - Skills in evaluating a project s methods and results, as well as in selecting and drawing upon relevant literature. - Skills in the application of scientific standards and methods to the handling of citations and references. Competencies: - Competency to carry out problem-oriented project work in collaboration with other students and supervisors. - Competency to undertake evaluation of the project work process. (4) The project work corresponds to 15 ECTS credits. The requirements towards the size of the project report depend on the group size: In groups of from two to three members, the required size is 72,000 to 120,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 30 to 50 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. In groups of from four to five members, the required size is 96,000 to 144,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 40 to 60 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. In groups of six members, the required size is 120,000 to 168,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 50 to 70 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the project report deviates from the above-specified number of characters, it will be refused assessment, which means that the student(s) cannot participate in the examination, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Students whose project report has been rejected due to deviation from the size requirement will be given 24 hours to adapt the report to the required size, after which the project report is resubmitted and the students are registered for the repeat examination. (5) The project report must be provided with a summary in English, with a maximum size of one standard page at 2,400 characters per page. The summary must be included as an appendix to the project report. (6) In connection with the project work, a process-oriented study portfolio is compiled by the project group. The study portfolio describes the contents of the study work undertaken during the project, and how the requirements of the individual parts of the curriculum have been fulfilled. The study portfolio must moreover include an evaluation of the work process during the project. The study portfolio is enclosed as an appendix to the project report. 16. Examination in BP 1.

10 Page 10 The project work is assessed by an oral examination, which is subject to internal moderation and is a group examination for the members of the project group. The examination is based on the students project report from the first semester and the submitted study portfolio. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students and the examiner(s). The students must be examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. The group examination includes examination topics that are based on the project report. The examiner prepares an examination topic for each group member, and the topics are given to the group at least three days before the examination. The group members distribute the topics among themselves, with each member receiving a single topic. On the basis of the examination topic, the student prepares a presentation of five minutes duration which directly relates to the examination topic and prepares the ground for the subsequent conversation, in which the whole group is expected to participate. 30 minutes are reserved in the examination per student, including assessment time. An individual assessment is undertaken of each student s performance. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and the oral examination. The assessment takes account of whether the student s work has been satisfactory in relation to the objectives stated in 15 (3). In the assessment of BP 1, in addition to the academic content, account is also taken of the student s writing skills, which are included in the assessment at a weight of 10%. (2) The course in Methods in Social Science (BK 3), cf. sections 21 and 22, is assessed at the same time as the oral examination. (3) A single grade is awarded from the seven-point scale. (4) The examination (including the course in Methods in Social Science BK 3) corresponds to 20 ECTS credits. (5) A condition for being allowed to take the examination is that the student meets the following requirements: a) The student has had a written group assignment approved in BK 3, cf. section 22 and 22 (2). b) The student has participated in a Problem Field Seminar, cf. section 54 (2) and 54 (4). c) The student has participated in Internal Evaluation, cf. section 54 and 54 (3). d) The student has had a written group assignment approved in the project workshop, cf. section 10 (5) and 10 (6). 17. Basic Studies Course 1 (BK 1): Foundation Social Science course in Political Science. This course is located in the first semester.

11 Page 11 (2) The course aims to provide the student with a broad introduction to the central theories, methods and concepts of the subject area. (3) The object of the course is to enable students to acquire: Knowledge: - Knowledge and an overall grasp of the fundamental concepts, ideas and issues of Political Science, including the perspective of the subject on politics, power and democracy, as well as on political regimes, systems, players and political decisionmaking processes. Skills: - Skills in identifying and applying fundamental theories and methods of Political Science in order to illuminate an issue. - Skills in understanding and discussing key social phenomena on the basis of fundamental politological concepts and theories. - Skills to reflect upon the special approach of the social scientific subjects to the analysis of societal conditions via a focus on theory and target fields in an international context. Competencies: - Competency to reflect on the special approach of Political Science to understanding and analysing societal phenomena, in relation to other social scientific disciplines. (4) The course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. 18. Examination in BK 1. The examination is subject to internal moderation. The examination consists of an individual, written, set assignment with a duration of 24 hours cf. however (4) and section 20. The assignment must consist of a maximum of 7,200 characters in all, corresponding to three standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the number of characters in the assignment exceeds these specifications, it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The set assignment includes up to two examination questions within the subject area of Political Science. The student is expected to answer the question(s) set in the assignment. It is a condition for being allowed to take the examination that the student has participated in and passed a written group assignment in Political Science, cf. section 18 (5) and (6). The assessment awarded is: Pass/Fail. (2) The examination in BK 1 corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. (3) Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. (4) For students who are examined in BK 1 and BK 2 during the same examination semester, the independent examination in BK 1 is held simultaneously with the independent examination in BK 2. The two independent examinations in BK 1 and BK 2 have a total duration of 48 hours.

12 Page 12 (5) The group assignment in Political Science will be set by the course director for Political Science at SIBBACH. The group assignment paper is expected to be 2-3 standard pages in length at 2,400 characters per page, all included. (6) If a written group assignment is not approved, the assignment must be adapted, taking account of the comments of the examiner, and re-submitted. The re-submitted assignment will meet the prerequisite requirements if it is approved. 19. Basic Studies Course 2 (BK 2): Basic Studies Social Science course in Sociology. This course is located in the first semester. (2) The course aims to provide the student with a broad introduction to the central theories, methods and concepts of the subject area. (3) The object of the course is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge: - Knowledge of key theories and concepts of sociology, and a variety of the discipline s core target fields and issues. Skills: - Skills in understanding and processing sociological theories, concepts and issues. - Skills in identifying and applying relevant sociological theories and methods to illuminate an issue. - Skills to reflect upon the special approach of the social scientific subjects to the analysis of societal conditions via a focus on theory and target fields in an international perspective. Competencies: - Competency to independently discuss key societal phenomena on the basis of fundamental sociological theories. (4) The course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. 20. Examination in BK 2. The examination is subject to internal moderation. The examination consists of an individual, written, set assignment with a duration of 24 hours cf. however section 20 (4) and section 18. The assignment must consist of a maximum of 7,200 characters in all, corresponding to three standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the number of characters in the assignment exceeds these specifications, it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The set assignment includes up to two examination questions within the subject area of sociology. The student is expected to answer the question(s) set in the assignment. It is a condition for being allowed to take the examination that the student has participated in and passed a written group assignment in sociology, cf. section 20 (5) and (6). The assessment awarded is: Pass/Fail.

13 Page 13 (2) The examination in BK 2 corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. (3) Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. (4) For students who are examined in BK 2 and BK 1 during the same examination semester, the independent examination in BK 2 is held simultaneously with the independent examination in BK 1. The two independent examinations in BK 1 and BK 2 have a total duration of 48 hours. (5) The group assignment in Sociology will be set by the course director for Sociology at SIBBACH. The group assignment paper is expected to be 2-3 standard pages in length at 2,400 characters per page, all included. (6) If a written group assignment is not approved, the assignment must be adapted, taking account of the comments of the examiner, and re-submitted. The re-submitted assignment will meet the prerequisite requirements if it is approved. 21. Basic Studies Course 3 (BK 3): Methods in Social Science This course is located in the first semester. (2) The course aims to introduce the student to the methodology of project work, interdisciplinarity, descriptive statistics and literature searching. (3) The object of the course is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge: - Knowledge of key social scientific methods and the use of theory and method in interdisciplinary social scientific analyses. Skills: - Understanding of and experience with the significance of the problem field, issue and problem statement in problem-oriented project work. - Insight into the working methods of problem-oriented project work. - Understanding of project culture and group dynamics. - The ability to carry out relevant literature searches. Competencies: - Competency to design an analysis of a social scientific issue. - Competency to design empirical analyses using various social scientific methods. - An understanding of what it means to work in a social scientific manner, and of the importance and content of the relevant methodological questions - Competency to relate in a critical manner to the strengths and weaknesses of the applied methods. - Competency to undertake an adequate quality assessment of one s own work and that of others, and acquire an awareness of the relationship between the way scientific questions are framed and the answers that can be obtained. (4) The course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits.

14 Page Examination in BK 3. The course is assessed at the same time as the project examination in BP 1. A condition for being allowed to take the examination is that the student has passed a written group assignment. The group assignment is set by the supervisors responsible for methodology, and the paper is expected to be 2-3 standard pages in length with 2,400 characters per page, all included. The ECTS credits to which the examination corresponds, and its form of assessment, are stated in section 16 (3) and section 16 (4). (2) If a written group assignment is not approved, the assignment must be adapted, taking account of the comments of the examiner, and re-submitted. The revised assignment will meet the prerequisite requirements if it is approved by the methodology teacher. 23. Study activities in the second semester: The following study activities take place in the second semester of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science: Basic Studies Project BP 2 and Basic Studies courses BK 4, BK 5 and BK Basic Studies Project 2 (BP 2): This project is located in the second semester. (2) The aim of the project work is to analyse an issue from an interdisciplinary perspective, utilising approaches drawn from two or more of the four subject areas included in the Basic Studies courses in Social Science. The analysis must be grounded in theory. The project also aims to strengthen the student s English-language skills through work with written academic wording. (3) The object of the project work is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge: - Knowledge of social scientific theories, methods and concepts relevant to the chosen problem statement. Skills: - Skills in carrying out interdisciplinary problem-oriented project work within the field of the social sciences, drawing upon relevant theoretical perspectives from several social scientific disciplines. - Skills in utilising several different social scientific methods. - Skills to structure and implement relevant and critical literature searches, and apply scientific standards and methods to the handling of citations and references. - Skills in communicating on social scientific issues, methods and analyses. Competencies: - Competency to substantiate the project s methods, and critically reflect upon the possibilities and limitations implied by their use.

15 Page 15 - Competency to reflect on the project results and place them in perspective within a broader academic context. - Competency to study both independently and in co-operation with others, and share knowledge and reflections. (4) The project work corresponds to 15 ECTS credits. The requirements towards the size of the project report depend on the group size: In groups of from two to three members, the required size is 96,000 to 144,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 40 to 60 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. In groups of from four to five members, the required size is 120,000 to 168,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 50 to 70 standard pages with 2,400 characters per page. In groups of six members, the required size is 144,000 to 192,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 60 to 80 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the project report deviates from the above-specified number of characters, it will be refused assessment, which means that the student(s) cannot participate in the examination, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Students whose project report has been rejected due to deviation from the size requirement will be given 24 hours to adapt the report to the required size, after which the project report is resubmitted and the students are registered for the repeat examination. (5) The project report must be provided with a summary in English, with a maximum size of one standard page at 2,400 characters per page. The summary must be included as an appendix to the project report. 25. Examination in BP 2. The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The examination is subject to internal moderation. The examination takes the form of a group examination for the members of the project group. The examination is based on the students project report in the second semester. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students and the examiner(s). The students must be examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. Each student in the group gives a brief oral presentation on a self-selected topic relating to the project. The presentation must have a duration of no more than five minutes per student. 30 minutes are reserved in the examination per student, including assessment time. An individual assessment is undertaken of each student s performance. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and the oral examination.

16 Page 16 The assessment takes account of whether the student s work has been satisfactory in relation to the objectives stated in 15 (3) and 24 (3). In the assessment of BP 2, in addition to the academic content, account is also taken of the student s writing skills, which are included at a weight of 10%. (2) A single grade is awarded from the seven-point scale. (3) The examination corresponds to 15 ECTS credits. (4) A condition for being allowed to take the examination is that the student meets the following requirements: a) The student has participated in a Problem Field Seminar, cf. section 54 (2) and 54 (4). b) The student has participated in Internal Evaluation, cf. section 54 and 54 (3). c) The student has submitted a study portfolio, cf. section 53. d) The student has had a written group assignment approved in the project workshop, cf. section 10 (5) and 10 (6). 26. Basic Studies Course 4 (BK 4): Basic Studies Social Science course in Economics. This course is located in the second semester. (2) The course aims to provide the student with a broad introduction to the central theories, methods and concepts of the subject area. (3) The object of the course is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge: - Knowledge of the special approach of the social scientific disciplines to the analysis of societal conditions, via a focus on theory and target fields. Skills: - Skills in identifying and applying relevant economic theories and methods to illuminate an issue. - Skills in reflecting upon the special approach of the social scientific subjects to the analysis of societal conditions via a focus on theory and target fields in an international perspective. Competencies: - Competency to discuss key societal phenomena on the basis of fundamental economic theories and methods. (4) The course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. 27. Examination in BK 4. The examination is subject to internal moderation. The examination consists of an individual written set assignment with a duration of 24 hours, cf. however section 27 (4) and section 29. The assignment must consist of a maximum of 7,200 characters in all,

17 Page 17 corresponding to three standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the number of characters in the assignment exceeds these specifications, it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The set assignment includes up to two examination questions within the subject area of Economics. The student is expected to answer the question(s) set in the assignment. It is a condition for being allowed to take the examination that the student has participated in and passed a written group assignment in Economics, cf. section 27 (5) and (6). The assessment awarded is: Pass/Fail. (2) The examination in BK 4 corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. (3) Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. (4) For students who are examined in BK 4 and BK 5 during the same examination semester, the independent examination in BK 4 is held simultaneously with the independent examination in BK 5. The two independent examinations in BK 4 and BK 5 have a total duration of 48 hours. (5) The group assignment in economics will be set by the course director for Economics at SIBBACH. The group assignment paper is expected to be 2-3 standard pages in length at 2,400 characters per page, all included. (6) If a written group assignment is not approved, the assignment must be adapted, taking account of the comments of the examiner, and re-submitted. The re-submitted assignment will meet the prerequisite requirements if it is approved. 28. Basic Studies Course 5 (BK 5): Basic Studies Social Science course in Planning, Space and Resources. This course is located in the second semester. (2) The course aims to provide the student with a broad introduction to the central theories, methods and concepts of the subject area. (3) The object of the course is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge: - Theoretical-analytical and empirical knowledge of how space, resources and materiality form part of social scientific issues, and knowledge of the role of planning in this. Skills: - Skills in understanding and applying concepts and theoretical approaches to the study of various problems and development possibilities in the spatial organisation of society, its natural/resource basis, and planning in this connection. - Skills to reflect upon the special approach of the social scientific subjects to the analysis of societal conditions via a focus on theory and target fields in an international context. Competencies:

18 Page 18 - Competency to identify and apply relevant social scientific theories and methods to issues relating to societal phenomena, in which factors such as spatial relationships, resources and the role of planning are relevant. (4) The course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. 29. Examination in BK 5. The examination is subject to internal moderation. The examination consists of an individual written set assignment with a duration of 24 hours, cf. however section 29 (4) and section 27. The assignment must consist of a maximum of 7,200 characters in all, corresponding to three standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the number of characters in the assignment exceeds these specifications, it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The set assignment includes up to two examination questions within the subject area of planning, space and resources. The student is expected to answer the question(s) set in the assignment. It is a condition for being allowed to take the examination that the student has participated in and passed a written group assignment in planning, space and resources, cf. section 29 (5) and (6). The assessment awarded is: Pass/Fail. (2) The examination in BK 5 corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. (3) Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. (4) For students who are examined in BK 4 and BK 5 during the same examination semester, the independent examination in BK 4 is held simultaneously with the independent examination in BK 5. The two independent examinations in BK 4 and BK 5 have a total duration of 48 hours. (5) The group assignment in Planning, Space and Resources will be set by the course director for Planning, Space and Resources at SIBBACH. The group assignment paper is expected to be 2-3 standard pages in length at 2,400 characters per page, all included. (6) If a written group assignment is not approved, the assignment must be adapted, taking account of the comments of the examiner, and re-submitted. The re-submitted assignment will meet the prerequisite requirements if it is approved. 30. Basic Studies Course 6 (BK 6): Qualitative Methods. This course is located in the second semester. (2) The course aims to give the student an introduction to various types of qualitative methods, and to systematic and critical information seeking. (3) The object of the course is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge:

19 Page 19 - Knowledge of various types of qualitative methods, and of systematic and critical information searching. Skills: - Skills in analysing and comparing various qualitative methods, and in conducting systematic and critical literature and information searches. Competencies: - Competency to work independently with qualitative methods, including reflecting on scientific assessment criteria and evaluating the consequences of the methodological choices. In total, the course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. 31. Examination in BK 6: The examination consists of an individual, written, set assignment with a duration of 48 hours. The assignment must consist of a maximum of 12,000 characters in all, corresponding to three standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the number of characters in the assignment exceeds these specifications, it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The set assignment includes up to two examination questions within the subject area of qualitative method. The student is expected to answer the question(s) set in the assignment. The examination is subject to internal moderation. (2) Grades are awarded from the seven-point scale. (3) The examination in BK 6 corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. (4) Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. 32. Basic Studies activities in the second year of study: The following Basic Studies activities take place in the third semester of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science: Basic Studies Project BP 3 and Basic Studies course BK 7. The following Basic Studies activities take place in the fourth semester of the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science: BK Basic Studies Project 3 (BP 3): This project is located in the third semester. (2) The aim of the project work is to analyse an issue from an interdisciplinary perspective, utilising approaches drawn from two or more of the four subject areas included in the Basic Studies courses in Social Science. The analysis must be grounded in theory. The theories must be at an advanced level in relation to the Basic Studies courses, and the project examination will take into account the ability of the student to compare and

20 Page 20 contrast different theories. The project work must also demonstrate scientific and theoretical reflection in relation to the choice of issue, theory and method. A further aim of the project is to strengthen the student s English-language skills through work with written academic wording. (3) The object of the project work is for the student to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge: - Knowledge of social scientific theories, methods and concepts and theoretical positions within the social sciences that are relevant to the chosen problem statement. Skills: - Skills in carrying out problem-oriented project work in a well-structured manner on an interdisciplinary social scientific issue. - Skills in applying project methodology to the choice of project, problem statement, design and investigation of a problem statement within a defined social scientific issue. - Skills in communicating on social scientific issues, methods and analyses. Competencies: - Competency to reflect on the project s scientific theoretical status in relation to the choice of issue, theory and methods. - Competency to understand, discuss and substantiate the choice of theory and methods, and their interrelationship in the project. - Competency to study both independently and in co-operation with others, and share knowledge and reflections. - Competency to provide a critical assessment of the project s theories, methods and results, and to reflect on the project within a broader academic context. (4) The project work corresponds to 15 ECTS credits. The requirements towards the size of the project report depend on the group size: In groups of from two to three members, the required size is 96,000 to 144,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 40 to 60 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. In groups of from four to five members, the required size is 120,000 to 168,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 50 to 70 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. In groups of six members, the required size is 144,000 to 192,000 characters, all included except appendices, corresponding to 60 to 80 standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the project report deviates from the above-specified number of characters, it will be refused assessment, which means that the student(s) cannot participate in the examination, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Students whose project report has been rejected due to deviation from the size

21 Page 21 requirement will be given 24 hours to adapt the report to the required size, after which the project report is resubmitted and the students are registered for the repeat examination. (5) The project report must be provided with a summary in English, with a maximum size of one standard page at 2,400 characters per page. The summary must be included as an appendix to the project report. 34. Examination in BP 3: The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The examination is subject to external moderation. The examination takes the form of a group examination for the members of the project group. The examination is based on the students project report in the third semester. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner(s) and the moderator(s). Students must be examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. Each student in the group gives a brief oral presentation on a self-selected topic relating to the project. The presentation must have a duration of no more than five minutes per student. 30 minutes are reserved in the examination per student, including assessment time. An individual assessment is undertaken of each student s performance. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and the oral examination. The assessment takes account of whether the student s work has been satisfactory in relation to the objectives stated in 15 (3), 25 (3) and 33 (3). In the assessment of BP 3, in addition to the academic content, account is also taken of the student s writing and spelling skills, which are included in the assessment at a weight of 10%. (2) A single grade is awarded from the seven-point scale. (3) The examination corresponds to 15 ECTS credits. (4) A condition for being allowed to take the examination is that the student meets the following requirements: a) The student has participated in a Problem Field Seminar, cf. section 54 (2) and 54 (4). b) The student has participated in Internal Evaluation, cf. section 54 and 54 (3). c) The student has had a written group assignment approved in the project workshop, cf. section 10 (5) and 10 (6). 35. Basic Studies Course 7 (BK 7): Philosophy of Social Science. This course may be taken in the third or fifth semester, according to the student s own choice. The Study Board recommends that the course be taken in the third semester. The course represents a further development of the competencies acquired via the methodological courses during the first year of the Bachelor study programme.