SOC756 Research Methods in Sociology

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 15 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Beatrice Elena Chromková Manea, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Benjamin Jeremiah Vail, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Ing. Radim Marada, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Timetable
Tue 18:00–19:30 U35
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course will provide students with comprehensive understanding of the diverse research meth-ods used in the Social Sciences, and the necessary practical skills required for their application. The students will learn the basic methods of qualitative and quantitative research. Consideration given to formulation of problems, techniques or gathering data, presentation and interpretation of research will be some of the discussed issues. By learning this, students will be able to carry out social research by themselves and to find answers to relevant social science questions.
Syllabus
  • The course will be given in the form of workshops. Lectures will focus on both qualitative and quantitative research methods, especially in regard to research design, validity, data collection, and dissemination of research results. Students are expected to complete the weekly readings prior to class, attend classes, participate in discussions, prepare and present papers/reviews. Written assignments and final exam will facilitate your understanding of the course material and evaluate your understanding of it.
Literature
  • Bryman, A. 2001. Social Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Silverman, David. 2000. Doing Qualitative Research. London: Sage
  • Babbie, Earl. 2001. The Practice of Social Research. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co-pany.
  • Ragin, C.Charles. 1994. Constructing Social Research. London: Pine Forge Press.
  • de Vaus, David. 2001. Research Design in Social Research. London: Sage
  • Creswell, J.W. 2003. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Ap-proaches. London: Sage
  • de Vaus, David. 1995. Surveys in Social Research. London: Routledge
  • Groves, R., Fowler, F. (ed). 2004. Survey Methodology. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons
Teaching methods
The course will be given in the form of workshops, where both teacher and students give oral presentations. Students are expected to complete the weekly readings prior to class. Questioning, explaining, collaborating, and demonstrating will be used as teaching methods and strategies.
Assessment methods
Students are expected to complete the weekly readings prior to class, attend classes, participate in discussions, prepare and present papers/reviews. The course will end with a written exam from the obligatory literature. Each student have to prepare at least twice a semester 4-5 page overview (about 1500 words) from the obligatory reading of a particular week and present this overview at the seminar (workshop). There will be two written assignments: The first assignment provides experience in evaluating the methods and data analysis techniques of studies published in different journals. Deadline: The paper is due on the 6th of April 2009. Length: 2000 words Value of this activity: 20 points The second written assignment – Research proposal - Please suggest a new research project which would build on what was learned during the whole semester. Deadline: The paper is due on the 8th of May 2009. Length: 3000 words Value of this activity: 20 points
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on course enrolment limitations: Výhradně pro zahraniční studenty programů "Sociology" a "Erasmus". Just for Sociology and Erasmus students.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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