851-0626-02L PhD Colloquium in Development Economics
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
| Lecturers | I. Günther |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851-0626-02 K | PhD Colloquium in Development Economics
 Blockkurs Interessierte PhD Studenten sollen sich bitte bis zum 20. September 2017 per Email an Isabel Günther wenden. Die Terminfindung (2 Tage) findet in Absprache mit den Doktoranden statt. | 1 hrs | I. Günther |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | PhD students interested in empirical development economics will present their ongoing work, with a particular focus on the methods (to be) used and challenges faced. Participants are expected to read the drafts/papers/presentations beforehand and give constructive feedback to the PhD student presenting. |
| Learning objective | PhD students learn how to present and discuss their own research questions, methods, results and problems. PhD students get familiar with the challenges of empirical research in developing countries. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The colloquium will take place about 8 times per semester. The schedule will be arranged together with the PhD students at the beginning of the semester. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 1 credit |
| Examiners | I. Günther |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | presentation and active participation |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General |  : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences | Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses | W |  |