Methodology of Political Science 2102-L-D1MEPO
The primary objective of the course is to awaken the imagination and development of sociological and political science student. It consists of knowledge, skills and competence. The student will be equipped with knowledge of the methodological concepts, defining and adequate use of concepts in the description and analysis of processes and social phenomena. Classes are taught actively seek sources of facts about social phenomena and processes and their synthesizing.
Estimated total number of hours that the student must devote to achieve defined learning outcomes for the course is approx. 120 hours. The course covers 30 hours. the time required to prepare for the course is 60 hours (to develop and acquire literature and independent studio sources), followed by 10 hours includes preparation for a discussion on the presented film, which will include evaluations presented in the film, methodology and ethical aspects, while 20 hours this time required to repeat and prepare for the final test.
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
EK1 - student a general knowledge of the nature of political science and its relationship to other sciences (W01)
EK2 - knows the political science research directions and their relationships with research in other social sciences (W09)
SKILLS
EK3 - he is able to use theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and related disciplines to analyze and interpret phenomena and processes in the area of policy (U03)
EK4 - Can use basic theories and the use of methods and techniques for the diagnosis and prognosis of various phenomena in the policy area (U05).
EK5. It has the ability to present their own points of view, justify them and the confrontation with the views of other students and various authors (U09).
COMPETENCES
EK6 - Correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas related to the profession (K05)
EK7. Is no need to further supplement the knowledge and improve and expand skills in the methodology of political science (K07).
Assessment criteria
The final evaluation of the course is the result of: the results of the final exam, observation and evaluation of the intensity and quality of the student's activity during part of the lecture intended for comments, questions and discussions and the presence of the student in class.
Methods of assessment of student work - Total points / participate in the final evaluation
continuous assessment (current preparation for classes and active participation in the discussion) - additionally rewarded 10%
written exam:
0 - 10 points. (Below 50%)
11- 12 points. (51% - 60%)
13 - 14 points (61% - 70%)
15 - 16 points (71% - 80%)
17 - 18 points (81% - 90%)
19 - 20 points. (91% - 100%)
100% attendance * - additionally rewarded 10%
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Indicators of the final evaluation of the student to the subject of the methodology of political science
Rating - Algorithm final evaluation
2 - 50% and below
3 - more than 50% but not more than 60%
3.5 - over 60% but not more than 70%
4 - more than 70% but not more than 80%
4.5 - greater than 80% but not more than 90%
5 - Over 90%
*** Student mastered all the learning outcomes included in the syllabus.
Practical placement
None
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