Discipline seminar - Sociology (II year) 1600-SZD-SEMII-SOC
At the seminar PhD candidates will present advancements in their research project in order to address the challenges they are facing and prepare them for the midterm evaluation.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knows and understands:
WG_2 - main development trends of sociology
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
Skills: Can:
UW_2 – make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research and its 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 sociology
KK_2 - critically evaluate one’s own contribution to the development of a sociology
KR_1 - maintain and develop the ethos of research and creative communities, including: conducting scientific activity independently, respecting the principle of public ownership of research results, taking into account the principles of intellectual property protection
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences, active participation in the discussion, and a maximum of two absences.
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session); based on the presentation provided.
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes; II year - Activity during classes. Obligatory presentation discussing the progress of the scientific work (according to the indicated assumptions).
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.
Bibliography
Dependent on the participants' fields of research
Additional information
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