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The course is open only to students of the Social Sciences (SOSCI) programme and visiting sociology students under the Erasmus+ programme. Please do not enrol in the course if you are not studying another programme.
This introductory course of research methods deals with the most important issues in scientific research. It describes the main steps of an analytical investigation and provides an overview of practical procedures, methods and instruments. The key methodological cornerstones (e.g. defining the research problems, setting the research design, choosing the proper data generation method, and utilization of analytical techniques) are discussed in detail. The students will learn the basics of social research methodology.
Aim of the course
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Course Objective
1. Understanding of the logic of social science research methodology. 2. Capability to use selected methodological concepts and to apply them in designing social research.
Course completion requirements
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Assignments: Lecture attendance or equivalent in online lectures Preparation for lectures Preparation for seminars Presentation at the seminar: in the last two weeks Final exam: a test of 3 questions from the lectures/seminars and reading Term paper: write a social research proposal on the topic of your choice
Grade composition: Active participation (attendance): max. 24 points Presentation: max 12 points Final exam: max 24 points Term paper: max 40 points
Grades: 91 - 100 points: A 81 - 90 points: B 71 - 80 points: C 61 - 70 points: D 51 - 60 points: E 50 and less points: F
Literature
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Obligatory reading: Selected chapters from following textbooks: Babbie, E. ( 1995) The Practice of Social Research (7th edition), SAGE. Gliner, J. A.; Morgan, G. A. (2000). Research Methods in Applied Settings (An Integrated Approach to Design and Analysis) . New Jersey, LEA Publishing Schutt, R. K., (2005). Investigating the Social World. The Process and Practice of Research . Boston, Sage Publications (4th ed.) Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. (1998). Basics of qualitative research techniques . Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage publications.
Recommended reading: Textbooks: Babbie, E. ( 1995) The Practice of Social Research (7th edition), SAGE. Hammersley, M. & Atkinson, P. (2007): Ethnography: Principles in practice. London & New York: Routledge Gliner, J. A.; Morgan, G. A. (2000). Research Methods in Applied Settings (An Integrated Approach to Design and Analysis). New Jersey, LEA Publishing Schutt, R. K., (2005). Investigating the Social World. The Process and Practice of Research . Boston, Sage Publications (4th ed.) Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. (1998). Basics of qualitative research techniques . Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage publications.
Syllabus
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