Introduction to methods of social research Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023

Module name: Introduction to methods of social research
Module code: W3-SP-S1-WMB
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The students will become familiar with the objectives and course of social research and their relationship with social work. They will learn about the basic research methods and techniques as well as concepts related to the stages of the research process.
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]
is ready to work and assume different roles in the group [K01]
 PS1_K02 [2/5]
has research skills and in-depth skills in observing and interpreting social phenomena in the context of formulating research problems [U01]
 PS1_U02 [2/5] PS1_U03 [2/5]
can use and integrate interdisciplinary knowledge to analyse complex social problems [U02]
 PS1_U01 [2/5] PS1_U02 [3/5] PS1_U03 [3/5]
knows the terminology in the field of social research methodology used in the field of social sciences [W01]
 PS1_W01 [2/5] PS1_W05 [2/5]
has structured knowledge of designing and conducting empirical research and distinguishes the main orientations in the methodology of social research [W02]
 PS1_W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 12 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
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
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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