PSYd0001 Theory and Methodology of Science

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 10 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Ivo Čermák, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Stanislav Ježek, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Ivo Čermák, CSc.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites
! PSY001 Theory and Meth. of Science
none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Abstract
To study current approaches to methodology of social sciences.
Learning outcomes
Identify and describe current trends in methodology of social sciences
Key topics
  • Current epistemological trends.
  • Current topics in philosophy of social science.
  • Overview of current methodological approaches and methods.
Study resources and literature
  • Vybrané monografie týkající se teorie vědy.
  • Selected monographs on theory of science.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
a selection of relevant literature (with professor Čermák) reading of selected monograph(s) discussion
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
oral examination (discussion)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Autumn 2025.
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