Study programme 2018-2019Français
Methods of Research in Political and Social Science
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Human and Social Sciences à l"School of Human and Social Sciences
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UH-BM-SCHUMS-822-MOptional UEDERUETTE SergeH920 - Sciences politiques
  • DERUETTE Serge
  • SOLHDJU Katrin

Language
of instruction
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HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français30000055.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
H-SPOL-301Methods of Research in Political and Social Science300000Q2100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
    • Identify and explain the basic theoretical trends in various fields of human sciences (law, economics, management, history, psychology, etc.) and their applications.
    • Analyse historical and contemporary phenomena of societies.
  • Political Science option : Understand the fundamentals in the field of political science
    • Develop a critical design of concepts, models and methods proposed in political science.
  • Sociology and Anthropology option : Understand the fundamentals in the field of sociology and anthropology
    • Have a critical view of theories, concepts and methods specific to sociology and anthropology.
  • Information-Communication option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of information-communication
    • Analyse social messages, particularly media messages.
  • Master knowledge from disciplines within social and human sciences.
    • Identify and explain the basic theories in political sciences and social sciences.
    • Understand extensive issues and answer key questions in these disciplines.
  • Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
    • Know the principles of different methodological approaches.
  • Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
    • Mobilise acquired knowledge and skills to develop learning strategies required at the chosen Master level.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, students will be able to
- define the scientific approach to political and social issues
- master various methods of research in political and social sciences 
<b>- </b>provide in depth analysis of<b> </b>an issue in political and social sciences

Content of UE

What is a research project in political and social sciences
Methodology to organize a research work
Contextualisation and critical questioning of the variety of political approaches to an issue
Critical analysis of research work

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
H-SPOL-301
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
H-SPOL-301
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
H-SPOL-301

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
H-SPOL-301Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AARecommended Reading
H-SPOL-301

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
H-SPOL-301Syllabus accessible sur Moodle.

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
H-SPOL-301Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
H-SPOL-301Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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