Master Roads to Democracy(ies)

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PHIL  Die Philosophische Fakultät
Philosophische
Fakultät
M.A. Roads to Democracy(ies)
University of Siegen
An international and interdisciplinary Master of Arts
Programme
In Cooperation with the Universities of Uppsala (Sweden) and Coimbra (Portugal)
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Roads to Democracy(ies) - Profile
International, interdisciplinary and research-oriented Master‘s course
focusing on the development of democracies
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Involved disciplines: History, Political Science, Sociology
Language of instruction: English
1 integrated semesters abroad
Partner institutions: Uppsala University (Sweden), University of
Coimbra (Portugal), further cooperations are planned
Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits)
Degree: Master of Arts
Number of places: 30
Start: Winter Semester/Summer Semester  changes in the usual
study plan are possible
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Roads to Democracy(ies) – Aims and Content
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To provide students with knowledge of and insights into the development
of democracies
To trace political, cultural, social, historical and economic aspects of the
emergence of democratic ideas, institutions, and structures
Each participating university has a specific focus:
1. Democratization, political cultures and media (Siegen)
2. Democratization and welfare (Uppsala)
3. Democratization and globalisation (Coimbra)
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Roads to Democracy(ies) – Organisation & Structure
• 120 ECTS credits – 90 cp course work, 30 cp thesis/thesis
presentation
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester: Course work and modules
• 4th semester: Completion, submission and presentation of thesis
Research-oriented Master:
• Course work and thesis work take place simultaneously throughout
the program
• Submission of research draft already after 1st semester
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Compulsory Courses
Theory and Methods
2 Blended learning
courses
2 out of 4
Thematic Modules
Thesis Module
Thesis, Thesis Forum,
Presentation
Elective Courses
Transferable
skills and language
courses
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Internship
Additional optional
thematic courses
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Compulsory Courses
Theory and Methods
1. semester, all students
2 Blended learning
courses
2 out of 4
Thematic Modules
4 Thematic Modules
Thesis Module
Presentation
Introductory course „Democracy in Theory and Practice“
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Democracy in Sweden, Portugal & Germany; definitions and measurements of
democracy; theories of government; historical development of democracy;
current challenges to democracy; work on thesis proposal
Introductory course „Theories & Methods of History & Soc. Science“
7,5
What are the subject matters of history, political science and sociology? What
role does theory play in history and the social sciences? What are the
methodological strategies of history, political science and sociology? How is
research organized in the different disciplines?
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Compulsory Courses
Theory and Methods
2 Blended Learning
courses
2 out of
4 Thematic Modules
Thesis Module
Thesis Presentation
TM 1 Democratization, Political Cultures & Media I (Siegen, 2nd sem)
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Semesters 2-3
3 thematic courses, students going to Coimbra in the 3rd semester
TM 2 Democratization, Political Cultures & Media II (Siegen, 3rd sem) 15
3 thematic courses, students going to Uppsala in the 2nd semester
TM 3 Democratization and Globalisation (Coimbra, 3rd sem.)
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2 thematic courses, students choosing Coimbra for semester abroad
TM 4 Democratization and Welfare (Uppsala, 2nd sem.)
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2 thematic courses, students choosing Uppsala for semester abroad
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Compulsory Courses
Thesis Module
Theory and Methods
2 Blended Learning
courses
4 Thematic Modules
Presentation
Thesis Forum I, II, III (1st-3rd Sem., Siegen, Uppsala, Coimbra)
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Semester 1 - 4
Academic exchange and support in individual and group tutorials
Thesis
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Thesis Presentation
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Students going to Uppsala:
Students going to Coimbra:
1. Semester – Siegen
2. Semester – Uppsala
TM 4 Democratization & welfare
TM 1 Democratization, pol. cult & media I
3. Semester – Coimbra
TM 2 Democratization, pol. cult & media II
TM 3 Democratization & globalisation
• Structure changes with start in the Summer Semester!
• Students staying in Siegen will complete TM 1 & TM 2
• Other partner cooperations in additional countries are in preparation
• Funding possibilities: Erasmus, SiSMo, Auslands-BaföG
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Semester 1 (Winter) – Siegen (30 LP)
MM 1
Introductory Course „Democracy in Theory and Practice
15 LP
MM 2
Introductory Course „Theory and Methods in History and Soc. Science“
7,5 LP
IM 1.1
Thesis Forum I
5 LP
WM 1‐3 Optional Seminar
2,5 LP
Semester 2 (Summer) – Siegen (30 LP)
TM 1.1
Society, Culture and Politics in History
15 LP
TM 1.2
Democracy and Public Sphere
TM 1.3
Political Cultures in Comparative Perspective
IM 1.2
Thesis Forum II
5 LP
WM 1‐3 Optional Seminars
10 LP
TM 2.1
Globalisation in History
15 LP
TM 2.2
Globalisation, Democracy and Media
TM 2.3
World Society, World Culture, World Politics
IM 1.3
Thesis Forum
5 LP
WM 1‐3
Optional Seminar / Internship
10 LP
IM 2.1 + 2.2.
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Master Thesis und Master Thesis Presentation
25+5 LP
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MM 1
15 LP
MM 2
7,5 LP
IM 1.1
Thesis Forum I
5 LP
2,5 LP
TM 1.1
Society, Culture and Politics in History
15 LP
TM 1.2
Democracy and Public Sphere
TM 1.3
Political Cultures in Comparative Perspective
IM 1.2
Thesis Forum II
5 LP
10 LP
Semester 3 (Winter) – Coimbra (30 LP)
TM 3.1
Issues in Democracy and Globalisation
15 LP
TM 3.2
Studies in Contemporary Culture and Democracy
IM 1.3
Thesis Forum III
5 LP
WM 1‐3
10 LP
IM 2.1 + 2.2.
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MM 1
15 LP
MM 2
7,5 LP
IM 1.1
Thesis Forum I
5 LP
2,5 LP
Semester 2 (Summer) – Uppsala (30 LP)
TM 4
Democracy and Welfare ( 2 seminars)
15 LP
IM 1.2
Thesis Forum II
5 LP
10 LP
TM 2.1
Globalisation in History
15 LP
TM 2.2
Globalisation, Democracy and Media
TM 2.3
World Society, World Culture, World Politics
IM 1.3
Thesis Forum III
5 LP
WM 1‐3
10 LP
IM 2.1 + 2.2.
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Additional Information Semester abroad
Semester dates:
Coimbra: September – February
Uppsala: January – June
University homepages:
Coimbra:
http://www.uc.pt/en, http://www.uc.pt/fluc, http://www.uc.pt/feuc/
Uppsala:
http://www.uu.se/, http://www.hist.uu.se/
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Coimbra
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Uppsala
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Roads to Democracy(ies) – Future Changes in the
Study Structure (SoSe 2014 or WS 2013/14)
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Adaptation of Faculty‘s credit point system and module structure in
most modules (3/6/9)
Precision of module names
Additional module: Alternative Thematic Module Abroad (TM 5)
– Additional flexibility for semester abroad
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Modification of Optional Area:
– Harmonisation of work load and structure in module and internship structure
– OM 1 – OM 6
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More transparency and structural unity, more flexibility
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 Overview
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Information will be published on Roads website
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Perspectives for Graduates
Further Studies:
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Master programme provides good basis for further academic
qualifications / PhD studies
Wide variety of other career opportunities:
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International organisations
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National and international aid and development agencies
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Research institutes and institutions of higher education
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Responsible positions in private and public sector organisations
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Cultural institutions
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Journalism and the media sector
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State, local and federal government institutions
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Admission & Application
Admission Requirements:
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A first academic degree (BA or equivalent) in one of the
disciplines involved or in a related discipline with a final grade of
at least „good“ (2,0; ECTS B)
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Very good command of English (Level C1 CEFR or equivalent)
Application Documents:
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application form with letter of motivation, CV, copies of degree
certificates, language certificates, outline of potential thesis
project, 2 letters of recommendation
Application deadlines:
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31 May 2013 (non-EU applicants), 15 July 2013 (EU applicants)
Master Portal Faculty I
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Contact
Programme director:
Prof. Dr. Raphaela Averkorn
[email protected]
Information:
Maria Frindte, M.A.
Email:
[email protected]
Homepage:
http://www.uni-siegen.de/phil/ma-roads
LSF
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Thank you for your attention!
Questions??
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Master Roads to Democracy(ies)

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