Introduction to Scientific Thinking and Research (2cr)
Code: TUTA0111V24-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 13.08.2024 - 04.09.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 1 - 500
- Teachers
- Hannah Strauss-Mazzullo
- Teacher in charge
- Hannah Strauss-Mazzullo
- Groups
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
- Course
- TUTA0111V24
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- think scientifically
- use the basic concepts: knowledge, theory, method, methodology, epistemology, concept, position, arguable
- formulate a research question
- promote good scientific practices.
Execution methods
Teaching profile: FACE-TO-FACE.
Lectures and an independent analysis on an empirical research article.
Accomplishment methods
Successful completion of a task given in a course.
Content
What is science? And what does it mean to think scientifically and theoretically? What are the choices the research demands, and how to evaluate their meaning during the research process? Common procedures and frequent challenges in research will be identified and experienced. Various methodological approaches, their application and evaluation will be examined.
Materials
Topical literature will be announced in the beginning of the course.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Demands complementation or does not meet quality standards.
Pass: Successful completion of an assignment.