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Lecturer(s)
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Václavíková Lenka, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction of the course 2. Strategies of the social research 3. Research goals and research problems, research design 4. Questioning 5. Observation 6. Analysis 7. Public attitude research 8. Qualitative research characteristics 9. Ethics in social research
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Written assignment presentation and defence
- Semestral paper
- 50 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 20 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 40 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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A main aim of the course is to introduce the nature, methodics and praxis of the social research, especially considering the choice of the right method of research. The participant will gain the knowledge, how to evaluate their goals, choose the right methodics and target groups, use the method and elaborate the final report recapitulating the research.
A main aim of the course is to introduce the nature, methodics and praxis of the social research, especially considering the choice of the right method of research. The participant will gain the knowledge, how to evaluate their goals, choose the right methodics and target groups, use the method and elaborate the final report recapitulating the research.
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Prerequisites
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Special education and consecutive knowledge gained through the educational background.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student's performance analysis, Written assignment
To gain the credit students write a semestral thesis. Students follow the instructions of the lecturer, they follow the instruction of lenght, topic and content. The thesis must show the knowledge students master through their study hours. The thesis must be accepted by the lecturer, so the student can enter the exam. Examination conditions are set by the lecturer.
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Recommended literature
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DISMAN, M. Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. Praha: Karolinum, 1993. ISBN 80-7184-141-2.
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JANDOUREK, Jan. Úvod do sociologie. Praha: Portál, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-644-5.
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KUBÁTOVÁ, H., ŠIMEK, D. Od A do Z. Olomouc: Nakladatelství UP, 2000. ISBN 80-7067-619-1.
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SURYNEK, A., KOMÁRKOVÁ, R., KAŠPAROVÁ, E. Základy sociologického výzkumu. Praha: Management Press, 2001. ISBN 80-7261-038-4.
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ŠUBRT, J. A KOL. Kapitoly ze sociologie veřejného mínění. Praha: Karolinum, 1998. ISBN 80-7184-522-1.
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