Research Metodology in Social Science Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021

Module name: Research Metodology in Social Science
Module code: RMSS
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The student acquires knowledge of scientific research methods and techniques with the indication of their application in social research. Moreover, they acquire knowledge of construction and course of the research process, its verification and scientific description. The aim of the module is to prepare students for independent research work, critical analysis of texts in methodological terms, as well as selecting methods that make it possible to solve practical scientific problems in the field of social sciences.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is aware of the changes that occur in contemporary social sciences, research strategies, allowing to solve various scientific problems and is ready to supplement his knowledge in this field. [RMSS_K_1]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student is aware of the necessity to use modern methodology from the field of social sciences in professional work, methods and techniques improving individual and team performance. [RMSS_K_2]
 MS_1_K04 [4/5]
Students will be able to independently choose as well as apply research methods and techniques to plan scientific projects and solve scientific/practical problems in the social sciences. [RMSS_U_1]
 MS_1_U05 [4/5] MS_1_U06 [5/5]
Students will be able to make an independent critical analysis of a text/research paper from the methodological point of view. [RMSS_U_2]
 MS_1_U05 [4/5] MS_1_U06 [4/5]
The student has the linguistic competence to conduct scientific research in English. [RMSS_U_3]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
Students will know basic terminology and rules concerning logical reasoning in science, strategies of research processes, typology of methods, taking into account issues of ethics of science in relation to social sciences. [RMSS_W_1]
 MS_1_W10 [5/5] MS_1_W16 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [RMSS_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 RMSS_K_1 RMSS_K_2 RMSS_U_1 RMSS_U_2 RMSS_U_3 RMSS_W_1
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
discussion classes [RMSS_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 15
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.
 35 Credit [RMSS_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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