Discipline seminar - Sociology (I year) 1600-SZD-SEM-SOC

Knowledge: Knows and understands:
WG_1 – world achievements, covering theoretical foundations as well as general issues and selected specific issues of a given scientific or artistic discipline, to a degree allowing revision of existing paradigms
WG_2 - main development trends of the scientific or artistic disciplines which are the object of studies
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
Skills: Can:
UW_1 - use knowledge of various scientific or artistic disciplines to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, and specifically: define the purpose and subject of research and formulate a research hypothesis, develop and creatively use research methods, techniques and tools, draw conclusions from research results
UW_2 – make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research, expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of knowledge
UK_1 - communicate on specialist topics to a degree enabling active participation in the international research community
UK_3 - initiate a debate
UK_4 - participate in the scientific discourse
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_2 - critically evaluate own contribution to the development of a given scientific or artistic discipline KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems
KO_1 - fulfil social obligations of researchers and creators
KR_1 - maintain and develop the ethos of research and creative communities, including: conducting scientific activity independently, respecting the principle of public ownership

Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences, active participation in the discussion, presence

Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session); based on the presentation provided.

Methods for the verification of learning outcomes: - Activity during class. - Presentation of the work concept (according to the indicated assumptions) is also possible.

Evaluation criteria: activity and presence. As the seminar is planned to help PhD candidates prepare their thesis or papers, the scientific and academic quality of presentations won’t be scrutinized.

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Dependent on the participants' fields of research

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• Description of 1600-SZD-SEM-SOC in USOSweb