Data Analysis in the Humanities and Social Sciences

The  module delves further into research data in the humanities and social sciences with the help of examples of use. The focus is on the computer-assisted methods of data analysis and modeling, which are introduced in a seminar and practiced and reinforced through practice assignments. The students further deepen their knowledge of a specific method via the completion of a final programming project.

After completing this module, the students can use the methods of computer-assisted data analysis in the different areas of the humanities and social sciences. They are able to develop and use a software-supported data analysis in a given topic area. They will have learned how to think critically about the consequences of the methods and technologies on science and society. 

•  Main seminar (2 hours per week)

• Main seminar: Attendance, preparation and review (120 hours) 
• Final project (60 hours)

• Required module for M.A. Cultural Data Studies
• Export module 

• at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly practice problems must be earned. At least two of these practice assignments must be presented orally.
• Module exam: Software creation (3 LP) and its documentation (3 LP, 10000–15000 characters) or a written exam (90-120 minutes) or an oral exam (20-30 minutes)