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Last update: MORAVEC (15.05.2015)
The aims of the study unit are that the student: - is familiar with the basic concepts used in sociological research - Is familiar with the basic approaches to social research for professional workers - Is familiar with qualitative approaches to social phenomena - Is able to undertake basic social analysis - Is able to develop critical knowledge of a local situation - Is familiar with different sociological and community social work approaches to community and can relate them to specific contexts - Is able to discern the relationship between spirituality, religion and community - Is able to analyse the role of religion in personal and professional life - Is able to evaluate the role of religion in community and in public life in different contexts - Is competent in the use of English in academic work The contents of the study unit includes: - Research and development related to professional work - Overview of social research methods - Ethnography and qualitative research - Methodology of social analysis - Practice of social research - Local community profiling theory and practice - Sociological and community social work approaches to community - Sociological approaches to religion and spirituality - Role of religion in personal, professional and public life Process of the Study Unit Week One Mag. Tony Addy (Responsible teacher) 0.5cr Introduction to Semester Mag. Mark Birinyi Sociological understandings of community; Introduction to the importance of understanding the factor of spirituality and religion as elements of identity related to diverse communities in new European contexts Dr. Elsa Keskitalo & Dr. Ari Niemien 0.5cr Research Methods: Introduction to research, diversity of methods, need to use appropriate methiods and focus on qualitative research methods Introduction to the small scale field research project Development of a research plan Working with students on the research plan Weeks Two to Four 3.5cr Mag. Tony Addy (Responsible teacher) Student work on research plan in the context of the placement (a further way to analyze the placement environment) Students may work singly or in pairs in the same context or if working on the same issue in different contexts Guiding by the responsible teacher in liaison with the placement supervisor Mag. Tony Addy (Responsible Teacher) and Mag. Lauri Uljas 0.5cr Research plan presentations and evaluation 30 minutes per student or pair in two groups |
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Last update: MORAVEC (15.05.2015)
Basic literature and study aids: Flick, U. 2009. An Introduction to Qualitative Research 4thEd: London, Sage There should be at least 3 qualified references in the research plan
Recommended literature: D’Cruz et al.2004. Social Work Research. Ethical and Political Contexts. London, Sage Holliday, a. 2002/2007. Doing and Writing Qualitative Research. London: Sage Silverman, D. 2000. Doing Qualitative Research. London: Sage There should be at least two qualified references from this given literature in his/her report |
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Last update: MORAVEC (15.05.2015)
Consultations: 27 hours of contact teaching: supervision twice by placement supervisors and three times by the responsible teacher. On line seminar to present research plan proposal;
Individual work: 108 hrs distance learning, research diary with time table confirmed by placement tutors, including 12 hours obligatory supervision and seminar work |