The aim of this subject is to help the doctoral student finalize his/her project. This is done in three phases (together with subjects "Doctoral Thesis Project II" and "Doctoral Thesis Project III").

In this first phase, the doctoral student in close co-operation with his/her supervisor will:

1. discuss possible methodological approaches to the selected topic of disertation and
2. engage in an in-depth research of relevant literature in order to be able to formulate relevant research questions in the following phases.

After the completion of this course/phase, the student will:

• be able to formulate relevant research questions in his/her topic
• have a thorough understanding of the existing literature in his or her field.