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MA - Social Sciences (SSP Program), Secondary Study AreaMA - Specialisation 'Switzerland and the Arts : boundaries, territories, identities' (2015->)
MA Digital Humanities, Study of Religions
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Master of Arts (MA), Social Sciences (Secondary Study Area) (2007 ->) | |
Programme requirements : | The Master of Arts degrees with and without specialisation (120 ECTS credits and 90 ECTS credits respectively) both comprise a main discipline (60 ECTS credits) and, optionally, either a secondary discipline, or reinforcement programme (30 ECTS credits). The Master of Arts degree with specialisation also includes a specialisation programme with a volume of 30 ECTS credits. Master of Arts In the list of objectives set out below, the reference [Master 120] indicates knowledge and skills specific to the field of specialisation. In addition to the competences acquired at university Bachelor's level, by the end of their studies, Master's students will have demonstrated and acquired the following skills and knowledge, where appropriate, in a second language: Knowledge and understanding: - in-depth and extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) studied, - in-depth knowledge of the main theories and methods applied in the disciplinary field(s) studied, - in-depth knowledge of the issues that these theories and methods imply in relation to current debate, - [Master 120] specific knowledge in an interdisciplinary and/or professional area of specialisation. In addition to the skills acquired at the BA, by the end of their Master's programme students will have acquired the following skills, in some cases in a second language: Application of knowledge and understanding: - to gather complex data from different kinds of source in multiple languages - to identify and interrogate existing corpora and compile new corpora for specific research questions, - to relate knowledge acquired in the principal field of study to knowledge drawn from different fields / different methodological approaches, - [MA 120] to develop an interdisciplinary approach applied to a specific theme, - [MA 120] to participate in a research project or professional work experience. Ability to form judgements: - to develop new interpretations or new analyses of a body of texts, - to critically evaluate objects of study and the methodological approach taken - to critically evaluate methods and results within the disciplinary field as well as the ethical principles underlying them. Communicative competences: - to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to an audience of both specialists and non-specialists, - to give a synthesized account of a complex set of data of diverse and multilingual origins and forms, - to write an extensive, well-prepared, and clearly-structured paper on an original topic, implementing all the competences acquired during the course of the programme. Ability to learn independently: - to formulate original research hypotheses, - to define an appropriate method for verifying these assumptions, - to use new technologies to collect comprehensive information on a given topic, - to assess the relevance and quality of the information collected, - to document work, identify its weaknesses and define strategies for improvement. |
Duration : | Full time From 3 to 5 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree worth 90 ECTS credits and from 4 to 6 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree with specialisation worth 120 ECTS credits. 1 credit ECTS = 25-30 hours of workload Part time From 6 to 8 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree worth 90 ECTS credits and from 8 to 10 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree with specialisation worth 120 ECTS credits. 1 credit ECTS = 25-30 hours of workload |
Master of Arts (MA), Social Sciences (Secondary Study Area) - M12266 - Mandatory - Credits: 30.00
Level : MaîtriseSocial Sciences for Students in Humanities, Main Module - M12329 - Mandatory - Credits: 30.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Level : Maîtrise
Master of Arts (MA), Specialisation "Switzerland and the Arts : Boundaries, Territories, Identities" (2015 ->) | |
Programme requirements : | The Master of Arts degrees with and without specialisation (120 ECTS credits and 90 ECTS credits respectively) both comprise a main discipline (60 ECTS credits) and, optionally, either a secondary discipline, or reinforcement programme (30 ECTS credits). The Master of Arts degree with specialisation also includes a specialisation programme with a volume of 30 ECTS credits. Master of Arts In the list of objectives set out below, the reference [Master 120] indicates knowledge and skills specific to the field of specialisation. In addition to the competences acquired at university Bachelor's level, by the end of their studies, Master's students will have demonstrated and acquired the following skills and knowledge, where appropriate, in a second language: Knowledge and understanding: - in-depth and extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) studied, - in-depth knowledge of the main theories and methods applied in the disciplinary field(s) studied, - in-depth knowledge of the issues that these theories and methods imply in relation to current debate, - [Master 120] specific knowledge in an interdisciplinary and/or professional area of specialisation. In addition to the skills acquired at the BA, by the end of their Master's programme students will have acquired the following skills, in some cases in a second language: Application of knowledge and understanding: - to gather complex data from different kinds of source in multiple languages - to identify and interrogate existing corpora and compile new corpora for specific research questions, - to relate knowledge acquired in the principal field of study to knowledge drawn from different fields / different methodological approaches, - [MA 120] to develop an interdisciplinary approach applied to a specific theme, - [MA 120] to participate in a research project or professional work experience. Ability to form judgements: - to develop new interpretations or new analyses of a body of texts, - to critically evaluate objects of study and the methodological approach taken - to critically evaluate methods and results within the disciplinary field as well as the ethical principles underlying them. Communicative competences: - to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to an audience of both specialists and non-specialists, - to give a synthesized account of a complex set of data of diverse and multilingual origins and forms, - to write an extensive, well-prepared, and clearly-structured paper on an original topic, implementing all the competences acquired during the course of the programme. Ability to learn independently: - to formulate original research hypotheses, - to define an appropriate method for verifying these assumptions, - to use new technologies to collect comprehensive information on a given topic, - to assess the relevance and quality of the information collected, - to document work, identify its weaknesses and define strategies for improvement. |
Duration : | Full time From 3 to 5 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree worth 90 ECTS credits and from 4 to 6 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree with specialisation worth 120 ECTS credits. 1 credit ECTS = 25-30 hours of workload Part time From 6 to 8 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree worth 90 ECTS credits and from 8 to 10 semesters, with exceptions, for the Master of Arts degree with specialisation worth 120 ECTS credits. 1 credit ECTS = 25-30 hours of workload |
Master of arts, Specialisation 'Switzerland and the Arts : Boundaries, Territories, Identities' - M27672 - Mandatory - Credits: 30.00
Level : MaîtriseTheories - M27969 - Mandatory - Credits: 10.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Code : MA-SPEC-HART-10Level : MaîtrisePractics - M27970 - Mandatory - Credits: 20.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Code : MA-SPEC-HART-20Level : Maîtrise
Master of Arts (MA) in Digital Humanities, Study of Religions (2016 ->) | |
Programme requirements : | The Master of Arts (MA) in Digital Humanities (120 ECTS credits) is comprised of two 60 ECTS credits programs: a common program in "Digital Cultures, Societies and Humanities" (60 ECTS credits) and a second program selected among the disciplines offered by the three partner Faculties, which is comprised of coursework (30 ECTS credits) and of a Master's thesis (30 ECTS credits). |
Master of Arts (MA) in Digital Humanities, Study of Religions - M29207 - Mandatory - Credits: 60.00
Level : MaîtriseSciences des religions avancées: histoire de la discipline et méthode - M29209 - Mandatory - Credits: 9.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Code : MA-HN-SR-10Level : MaîtriseApproaches : advanced level - M29210 - Mandatory - Credits: 5.00
Code : MA-HN-SR-20Level : MaîtriseHistorical-anthropological approach - M29211 - Optionnelle - Credits: 5.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Code : MA-HN-SR-2010Level : MaîtriseList of courses :
Liste des épreuves :
Approche sciences sociales - M29212 - Optionnelle - Credits: 5.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Code : MA-HN-SR-2020Level : MaîtriseList of courses :
Courses Teacher(s) Hours per week Type Semester Status Credits Islamophobia : theoretical debates and empirical studies Jörg Stolz 2 Seminar Autumn semester Optional 5.00 Spirituality and body: psychological views? Pierre-Yves Brandt 2 Course+Seminar Autumn semester Optional 5.00 Religion and spirituality in healthcare institutions (I.) Pierre-Yves Brandt 2 Course Autumn semester Optional 5.00 Ethnography in Institutions: Theories and Methods Paola Juan 2 Seminar Spring semester Optional 5.00 Migration in the arts, arts in migration and migrant artistes Monika Salzbrunn 2 Course+Seminar Autumn semester Optional 5.00 Rituals, performances and carnival: a migration studies' approach Monika Salzbrunn 2 Course Spring semester Optional 5.00 Liste des épreuves :
Examination Teacher(s) Coef. Modalities Status Credits Islamophobia : theoretical debates and empirical studies Jörg Stolz 1 Written exam Optional 5.00 Spirituality and body: psychological views? Pierre-Yves Brandt 1 Written and Oral validation Optional 5.00 Religion and spirituality in rehabilitation and healthcare institutions: spiritual care and regulation in a context of diversity (I.) Irene Becci Terrier, Pierre-Yves Brandt 1 Written exam Optional 5.00 Ethnography in Institutions: Theories and Methods Paola Juan 1 Written and Oral validation with mark Optional 5.00 Migration in the arts, arts in migration and migrant artistes Monika Salzbrunn 1 Written and Oral validation with mark Optional 5.00 Rituals, performances and carnival: a migration studies' approach Monika Salzbrunn 1 Written and Oral validation with mark Optional 5.00
Champs A et B : niveau avancé - M29213 - Mandatory - Credits: 16.00
Code : MA-HN-SR-30Level : MaîtriseTravail personnel - M29214 - Mandatory - Credits: 4.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Code : MA-HN-SR-3010Level : MaîtriseArea Studies A and B : advanced level - M29215 - Mandatory - Credits: 12.00 - Evaluation mode: Evaluation à crédits
Code : MA-HN-SR-3020Level : MaîtriseSouth Asian Religions - M29216 - Optionnelle
Code : MA-HN-SR-302010Level : MaîtrisePolytheisms of the Ancient World: Greece, Rome, Levant, Egypt - M29217 - Optionnelle
Code : MA-HN-SR-302020Level : MaîtriseHistory of ancient and modern Judaism - M29218 - Optionnelle
Code : MA-HN-SR-302030Level : MaîtriseHistory of ancient and modern Christianism - M29219 - Optionnelle
Code : MA-HN-SR-302040Level : MaîtriseSocio-anthropology and History of Islam - M29220 - Optionnelle
Code : MA-HN-SR-302050Level : MaîtriseMarginalized and transversal religious traditions - M29221 - Optionnelle
Code : MA-HN-SR-302060Level : MaîtriseReligious and Spiritual Plurality in contemporary society - M29222 - Optionnelle
Code : MA-HN-SR-302070Level : Maîtrise