Bachelor
2020/2021
Social Research
Type:
Compulsory course (Sociology and Social Informatics)
Area of studies:
Sociology
Delivered by:
Department of Sociology
When:
4 year, 1 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Instructors:
Denis Bulygin
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
4
Contact hours:
2
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This blended course allows the student to deepen their expertise in social research methods, focusing on one of the approaches most relevant to the thesis topic or professional interest, choosing and completing one of the MOOCs and building a reflexive professional development plan. Thematic block of the course are: * Network Dynamics of Social Behavior https://www.coursera.org/learn/networkdynamics * Qualitative Research Methods https://www.coursera.org/learn/qualitative-methods * Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) https://www.coursera.org/learn/qualitative-comparative-analysis
Learning Objectives
- learn a variety of approaches available to sociologists in order to best address a research question
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Plan and reflect on personal development using a variety of tools
- Know and be able to apply concepts of life-long and self directed learning to personal development
- Acquire knowledge of new methods and application domain areas of social research
Course Contents
- Thematic block on social researchNetwork Dynamics of Social Behavior; Qualitative Research Methods; Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
- Planning Personal Development in Social Research CareerLifelong Learning. Self-Directed Learning. Personal Development in Social Research Career. Learning Resources
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- John Dewey, Angela M. Passarelli, & David A. Kolb. (n.d.). Oxford Handbook of Lifelong Learning. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.7CF4E8E
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Hegde, D. S. (2015). Essays on Research Methodology. New Delhi: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1001250