EVS017 Debates in Methods IV

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hubert Smekal, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Vít Hloušek, 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
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The Metodological Debate Course aims to introduce doctoral students to the most important methodological sociological debates.
Learning outcomes
There will be an understanding of the terminology and the main trends and general deepening of the orientation and the acquisition of self-esteem in the field of sociological research methodology. At the same time, they will help the PhD students in the dissertation thesis, as they will discuss the contribution of the given literature for their dissertation project. The course should be mediated to help improve the performance of doctoral students while conducting bachelor's theses and preparing opponent's reports.
Syllabus
  • 1) Debate above the book, explanation of ambiguities 2) Presentation of critical reviews 3) Presentation of the contribution of the book for your own work
Literature
  • GOERTZ, Gary and James MAHONEY. A tale of two cultures : qualitative and quantitative research in the social sciences. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2012, viii, 238. ISBN 9780691149714. info
Teaching methods
Seminars, presentations, discussions
Assessment methods
Credit (active participation in seminars and tasks)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is taught: in blocks.
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