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The 1st segment
The common first segment consists of an experimental clinical training in participating research laboratories, combined with in-depth lectures, tutorials and seminars to provide students with a sound theoretical background. In order to successfully complete this segment of the programme, a minimum of 60 ECTS credit points must be acquired in the following courses:
• Lecture (Neuro-/Psycholinguistics) and accompanying tutorial
• Seminars from the field of neuro-/ psycholinguistics
• Block courses in the Potsdam Graduate School (PoGS) and complementary subject-specific courses (Methods and Statistics, Scientific Writing)
• Clinical or laboratory research practicum
The 2nd segment – Masters Programme
Students admitted to the Masters segment of the programme will begin a thesis project based on experimental research. The Masters thesis (written in English) must be finished within a six-month period. Moreover, each student will present his/her project in a Masters colloquium.
The 2nd segment – Ph.D. Programme
During the doctoral segment, students primarily carry out a comprehensive scientific research project, which should be completed within three years. Every six months the student must present the progress of the dissertation in the form of written reports or oral presentations. The dissertation has to be written in English and defended publicly.
To ensure the continuation of an interdisciplinary education, special courses, colloquia and seminars are regularly offered. Additionally students must acquire credit points in the soft skills module by presenting their own research results at a scientific meeting and by taking over responsibilities in scientific research management, in the acquisition of research financing or by teaching or tutoring under supervision.
Moreover, students are expected to take part in the self-management of the IECL programme, such as in the organisation of the Ph.D. colloquium, co-operation in the planning and preparation of a conference, in tutoring of students in the first common segment or in marketing the programme.