Social research Field of study: Political and Public Counselling
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023

Module name: Social research
Module code: W3-DP-S1-BS
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course aims to prepare the student to conduct empirical research in the social sciences. After completing the course, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the research process. As part of the course, the student learns about research methods and techniques used in the social sciences, particularly political science and administration.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
Course participants are prepared to actively participate in public life, including in teams pursuing social, political, and civic goals. [K01]
 DP_1_K02 [3/5]
Course participants are prepared to build institutionalized forms of civic activity (work in organizations and institutions, including public administration, political parties, and other entities operating in the national and international environment). [K02]
 DP_1_K03 [3/5]
Course participants are able to apply their knowledge to build a research tool and independently conduct social research, particularly in political and public consulting. [U01]
 DP_1_U03 [3/5] DP_1_U05 [3/5]
Course participants understand the differences between methods, techniques, and research tools. [W01]
 DP_1_W05 [5/5]
Course participants know the conceptual apparatus related to social research and the principles of their conduct. [W02]
 DP_1_W01 [3/5] DP_1_W05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [BS_1] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K01 K02 U01 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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