The “hidden curriculum” of methodological competencies

Methodological competencies are not only crucial for the succesful completion of studies, but also play an important role for many occupations that are typical for humanities graduates. Therefore, it is problematic if training in this area is limited to a mere introduction to scientific working methods and conventions at the curricular level. Drawing on a model project’s goals, interventions and initial evaluation results, this paper shows how curriculum development through competency models can be undertaken, which challenges are encountered thereby, and how these challenges can be managed in both a theoretical and a practical manner.