Methodology of social studies Field of study: Pedagogy
Programme code: W6-S2PE19.2020

Module name: Methodology of social studies
Module code: 12-PE-S2-1MBS
Programme code: W6-S2PE19.2020
Semester:
  • winter semester 2021/2022
  • winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The subject familiarizes the student with the methodological principles of conducting social studies within different research paradigms. The student acquires knowledge of the basic models of quantitative and qualitative studies and the consecutive steps in the research process. S/he also familiarizes with cognitive and practical functions of social sciences. The student acquires the skill of designing and implementing empirical studies and of correct concluding and formulating generalizations.
Prerequisites:
Initial requirements comprise methodology of pedagogical studies
Key reading:
(no information given)
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 sensitive to pedagogical problems, ready to communicate and cooperate with the environment, also with non-specialists in a particular discipline, and to take active part in groups and organizations implementing pedagogical activities [_K_1]
 K_K07 [3/5]
has well-developed research skills: distinguishes orientations in the methodology of social studies; formulates research problems, selects adequate methods, techniques and constructs research tools; processes, presents and interprets research results, draws conclusions, indicates the directions for further research in the field of the selected pedagogical subdiscipline [_U_1]
 K_U06 [4/5]
can choose and apply an appropriate - for particular pedagogical activity - way of conduct, can choose means and methods of work in order to do effectively the appearing professional tasks [_U_2]
 K_U10 [4/5]
has deepened and well-organized knowledge of factual and methodological specificity of pedagogy and social sciences, knows the research strategies and methods used in social sciences; knows the map of methodological standpoints and approaches; understands the postulate of the multi-paradigmatic nature of conducting social studies [_W_1]
 K_W04 [4/5] KN_W15 [2/5]
has deepened knowledge on the types of social bonds and their principles which are important from the standpoint of educational processes [_W_2]
 K_W07 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
project [_w_1]
checking the skill of designing research in social sciences
 _K_1 _U_1 _U_2 _W_2
term credit test [_w_2]
checking the acquisition of the knowledge of the contents of lectures and classes
 _U_2 _W_1 _W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [_fs_1]
presentation and critical analysis of research approaches in social sciences
 15
supplementary reading which broaden the issues discussed during lectures
 30 project [_w_1]
practical classes [_fs_2]
text analysis, discussion on the presented research projects
 15
reading and analysis of the recommended texts, preparing a project of social studies
 30 project [_w_1] term credit test [_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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