Code: | 295250 |
Module title: | Current Topics in Economics |
Version: | 1.0 (10/2023) |
Last update: | 10.12.2024 07:24:31 | Person responsible for content: | Prof. Dr. phil. Zips, Sebastian Sebastian.Zips@hszg.de |
Semester according to timetable: | WiSe+SoSe (winter and summer semester) |
Module level: | Bachelor/Diplom |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Place where the module will be offered: | Zittau |
ECTS Credits: | 5 |
Student workload (in hours): | 150 |
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Learning and teaching methods: | Student do research on a certain topic from the field of ECONOMICS Student chooses ONE Topic from the following fields: - Macro Economics - Micro Economics - Economic Policy |
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Assessments | Major examination (written report) | 80.0% | |
Major exam (presentation) | 20.0% |
Syllabus plan/Content: | Students write paper and report their progress WEEKLY to the Mentor. |
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Subject-specific skills and competences: | Learning goals: Students will learn how to use Databases and AI Tools for paper research work Students will gain experience in analysing papers from scientific journals Students will internalize the form, structure and style of an academic paper Students develop and improve their writing skills for academic papers Students will improve their skills in presenting results and summary of paper |
Generic competences (Personal and key skills): | ... |
Prerequisites: | Students should be in Semester 3+ |
Literature: | Books, Journal Articles will be discussed with Mentor |