MEBn5046 Content analysis

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lukáš Lehotský, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lukáš Lehotský, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 3. 11. 10:00–11:40 M117, 14:00–15:40 M117, Fri 10. 11. 10:00–11:40 P21b, 14:00–15:40 P21b, Fri 24. 11. 10:00–11:40 0.49, 14:00–15:40 PC26
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course introduces students to a range of content analysis methods that are applicable in the fields of international relations and energy policy. This elective course is designed for Master's students who aim to broaden their array of research methods or seek an appropriate methodological approach for their Master's thesis.
Learning outcomes
The course has two primary outcomes. Firstly, students will develop a passive understanding of the approach, enabling them to comprehend works that utilize qualitative and/or quantitative content analysis. Secondly, students will acquire the skill to formulate pertinent research questions using specific methods and to independently initiate practical research. This foundation will empower students to potentially build their own research designs upon it.
Syllabus
  • The course consists of six standalone thematic blocks:
  • 1) Nature of the content-analytic approach
  • 2) Text data acquisition, collection and management
  • 3) Data preparation and cleaning
  • 4) Coding as a method of rich text reduction
  • 5) Qualitative content analysis – analysis of coded text data
  • 6) Quantitative content analysis and machine-based methods of analysis
Literature
    required literature
  • KRIPPENDORFF, Klaus. Content analysis : an introduction to its methodology. Fourth edition. Los Angeles: Sage, 2019, xiv, 451. ISBN 9781506395661. info
  • NEUENDORF, Kimberly A. The content analysis guidebook. Second edition. Los Angeles: Sage, 2017, xvii, 438. ISBN 9781412979474. info
    recommended literature
  • Analyzing media messages : using quantitative content analysis in research. Edited by Daniel Riff. Fourth edition. London: Routledge, 2019, 1 online. ISBN 9780429875175. URL info
  • RIFFE, Daniel, Stephen LACY and Frederick FICO. Analyzing media messages : using qualitative content analysis in research. Third edition. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014, xiv, 206. ISBN 9780415517669. info
  • BERELSON, Bernard. Content analysis in communication research. Glencoe: Free Press, 1952, 201 s. info
Teaching methods
- Lectures. - Practical exercises under the supervision of the lecturer. - Compulsory readings extending and deepening students' knowledge.
Assessment methods
Written exam
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught only once.
Teacher's information
Teaching at FSS MU assumes that students are familiar with the study regulations and are committed to upholding academic integrity. This includes refraining from fraudulent activities such as copying during exams and engaging in plagiarism—presenting others' ideas as one's own or using other authors' work without proper attribution. Plagiarism stands as a grave ethical offense within academia, contradicting the core values of the university and the pursuit of knowledge. From a legal perspective, plagiarism is tantamount to the theft of intellectual property. At FSS MU, any form of academic misconduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Instances of such behavior will result into immediate and unconditional failure of the course and will also be submitted to the Disciplinary Committee of the Faculty of Social Studies. Students are strongly advised to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the concept of plagiarism and actively seek strategies to prevent its occurrence.
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