FF:TIM_BK_017 Methods & Technics of Research - Course Information

TIM_BK_017 Methods and Technics of Research for Bachelors

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Jansa (lecturer), doc. Mgr. Jana Horáková, Ph.D. (deputy)
doc. Mgr. Jana Horáková, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Jana Horáková, Ph.D.
Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Bc. Jitka Leflíková
Supplier department: Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

Fri 16. 9. 11:00–12:40 Virtuální místnost, Fri 14. 10. 11:00–12:40 Virtuální místnost, Fri 11. 11. 11:00–12:40 Virtuální místnost, Fri 9. 12. 11:00–12:40 Virtuální místnost

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/100, only registered: 0/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Theory of Interactive Media (programme FF, B-INME_)

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basics of empirical research with an emphasis on social science research methods, which can be useful in conducting their own research in the field of interactive media, for example for the purposes of preparing a thesis.
The course is introductory and overview in nature, and will discuss key methodological concepts and social science research methods that students may encounter in the development of a thesis in Interactive Media Theory. The course will introduce students to the fundamentals of scientific knowledge and empirical research with an emphasis on the possibility of applying selected social science research methods to the study of interactive media. The first part of the course is devoted to the fundamentals of scientific knowledge and the core aspects of empirical research - the basic features of scientific knowledge, the logic of empirical research, the issues of expert sources, research design, and the specifics of qualitative and quantitative research. The second part of the course offers an overview of selected social science research methods that can be used in research in the field of interactive media such as interviewing (questionnaire surveys and interviews), observation and ethnographic methods, qualitative and quantitative analysis of communication messages.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- list and define the main features and concepts of scientific knowledge in the context of social sciences and humanities
- list the basic aspects of research design and illustrate them in a research project
- locate relevant scholarly sources related to the research problem under investigation
- describe the research methods discussed in the course and illustrate their applicability within the field of study
- select an appropriate research population or case for their own research
- choose an appropriate method of data collection and analysis for the needs of the research and reflect on its limitations

Syllabus

• 1. Basics of scientific knowledge, research project, its preparation and parameters
• 2. Basic features, applications and specifics of quantitative research
• 3. Basic features, applications and specifics of qualitative research
• 4. Overview of selected research methods

Literature

required literature
• Metody výzkumu ve společenských vědách. Edited by Hedvika Novotná - Ondřej Špaček - Magdaléna Šťovíčková. Vydání první. Praha: FHS UK, 2019, 495 stran. ISBN 9788075710253. info

recommended literature
• Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách : několik zásad pro začátečníky / Jadwiga Šanderová ; spolupracovala Alena Miltová. -- Vydání první. -- Praha : Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005, s 13-106.
• Babbie, E. 2001. The Practice of Social Research. Wadsworth Publishing Company. Kap. 1 – Human Inquiry and Science, s. 17-37.
• Johansson, L.G., 2016. Philosophy of Science for Scientists. Springer. Kap. 14 – Some recent trends in science, s. 227-232.
• Hendl, J. 1997. Úvod do kvalitativního výzkumu. Praha: Karolinum. Kapitola 1: Kvalitativní a kvantitativní výzkum, s. 12-19.
• Strauss, A. a J. Corbinová. 1999. Základy kvalitativního výzkumu. Boskovice: Albert. Kapitola 2: Začínáme; kapitola 3: Teoretická citlivost; kapitola 4: Použití literatury, s. 21-38.
• Disman, M. 2000. Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost : příručka pro uživatele. 3. vyd. Praha: Karolinum. 374 s. ISBN 9788024601397.

Teaching methods

lectures, seminars, consultations, discussions, readings

Assessment methods

Successful completion of the course is a condition for passing the exam, and admission to the exam is contingent on obtaining at least 10 (out of 18) points for three continuous tasks. The final examination consists of a practical (research project proposal) and a theoretical part. To pass the course, at least 60 (out of 100) points must be obtained in the examination, including at least 20 (out of 35) points for the practical part.
Intermediate assignments:
Assignment 1: Search query for literature search in professional databases.
Task 2: Formulation of the research problem, research objectives and main research questions
Task 3: Basic definition, reflection on the advantages and limitations of the chosen research method.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 80 hodin výuky/semestr.

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