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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
YTKENG
SOC/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.

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