Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the epistemological postures and the methodological tools human sciences related to issues of social transitions and innovations.
• Understand the epistemological frameworks in human and social sciences in order to change thought patterns.
• Understand the methodological frameworks in human and social sciences in order to change practices.
• Conduct research/projects in the context of social transitions and innovations by selecting appropriate epistemological approaches and methodologies.
• Mobilise the relevant analytical approaches and the appropriate methodological tools to analyse, rigorously, thoroughly and comparatively, the problems of social transitions and innovations, including their interactions and their spatial and temporal evolutions.
• Appropriately apply analytical approaches and methodological tools in contexts of social transitions and innovations.
• Comparatively analyse the problems of social transitions and innovations.
• Understand the changes specific to transitions and social innovations.
• Articulate reflection, research and action in order to design and carry out an innovative research project.
• Understand the different steps and methods necessary to conduct scientific research on issues regarding social transitions and innovations.
• Construct a frame of reference and formulate an innovative issue based on the analysis of scientific literature and observations in the field.
• Intervene appropriately in concrete problems regarding transition, among other things, by developing answers and action plans from the creativity of local actors.
• Apply acquired skills in professional contexts of social transitions and innovations.
• Critically evaluate the scope, potential impacts and limitations of actions implemented in contexts of social transitions and innovations.
• Understand the tools of applied social sciences, and respond to social demands of actors concerned by issues of social transitions and innovations.
• Take a critical and ethical approach regarding the challenges of societal transitions of the 21st century and raise awareness among society and within politics.
• Refer to ethical principles by implementing innovative solutions for social and political actors.
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) with the different audiences concerned by issues of societal transitions.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team and collectively negotiate the stages of action-research from a transitional perspective.
• Listen to team members and encourage them to express a collective opinion on solutions to be implemented.
• Communicate data in a precise and non-oriented way.

Learning Outcomes of UE

By the end of the seminar, the student will be able to :
- Better understand the complex nature and diversity of the career options and occupations in research and intervention 
- Question the approach and the position of the researcher-practitioner during fieldwork and internships 
- Cooperate with the other actors involved in order to develop a relevant participatory research study ;  
- Co-develop methodological and epistemological thinking ;
- Carry out intervision 
- Question and manage conflicts 
- Use innovative thinking skills when dealing with a particular situation
- To better understand the procedures for drafting METIS briefs

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

In Q1. Internship Supervision :
- Carrying out intervision and mobilizing group intelligence ;
- Co-developing knowledge and best practices (social codes, proximity and distance according to the various publics, ethical boundaries, professional secrecy, ...) ;
- Collective hermeneutics in sensitive cases and materials.

Research and Intervention in professional settings.
- The various figures of involvement and commitment ;
- Positioning oneself when doing fieldwork ;
- Co-developing an issue with the actors involved ;

In Q2, accompaniment of the writing of the thesis
- The seminar will focus on a series of concrete questions students ask about their memory, in relation to transitions and social innovations.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Presentation and / or works

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

Evaluation des étudiants - 66 % - séminaire de recherche participante 2 du Q1 et Q2, 33% Academic training

Le séminaire et l'académic training doivent être réussis pour valider l'UE


 

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Presentation and / or works

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Evaluation des étudiants - 66 % - séminaire de recherche participante 2 du Q1 et Q2, 33% Academic training

Le séminaire et l'académic training doivent être réussis pour valider l'UE

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Presentation and / or works

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Evaluation des étudiants - 66 % - séminaire de recherche participante 2 du Q1 et Q2, 33% Academic training

Le séminaire et l'académic training doivent être réussis pour valider l'UE