Conducted in terms: 2024Z, 2025Z

Erasmus code: 14.0

ISCED code: 0310

ECTS credits: 4

Language: Polish

Organized by: Faculty of Political Science and International Studies

Research workshop – content analysis 2103-ORP-M-D3WBAT

Research workshops - content analysis, consist of independent definition of the research problem and the subject of the research - however, due to the field of study, it must concern a selected social issue or a social problem related to the labor market.

During the classes, students conduct two independent studies (mini-group research is acceptable) consisting of:
1. analysis of statistical data regarding selected indicators on the labor market;
2. analysis of the content of diaries and studies related to the labor market (e.g. diaries of the unemployed, emigrants and others) in the perspective of a selected social issue or the unsatisfaction/fulfillment of selected needs.

Preparation requires time to read the readings assigned to the classes.

Term 2024Z:

Scope of issues:
1. Introduction to content analysis.
Social communication as a source of cognition. Models of communication.
Definitions and history of content analysis
Applications of content analysis in social research

2. Theoretical assumptions of content analysis.
Key theories and concepts
Differences between quantitative and qualitative analysis 3.

3. Selection of data for analysis.
Data sources: written texts, media, documents, interviews
Criteria for data selection

4. The grounded theory method.
Assumptions and process of grounded theory
Practical application of the method in content analysis

5 Methodology of thematic analysis.
Steps in thematic analysis
Coding and categorisation of data

6 Quantitative analytical schemes.
Frequency analysis of categories
Statistical methods for analysing textual data

7 Qualitative analytical schemes.
Framing analysis
Political claims analysis
Analysis in biographical/narrative research

8 (Critical) discourse analysis.
Foundations and assumptions of critical discourse analysis
Examples of application in research

9 Principles of writing a content analysis report.
Structure of the report
Presentation of results
Interpretation and discussion of the results

10 Practical workshops.
Practical exercises in data coding
Analysis of sample texts
Writing the final report

11 Ethics in content analysis.
Ethical aspects of content analysis
Data protection and confidentiality

12 Advanced content analysis techniques.
Use of software for textual data analysis
Automatic natural language processing (NLP) techniques

13 Case study.
Review and analysis of sample studies using content analysis
Discussion of results and methods

NOTE: One issue may take up more than a single class. In turn, another may be discussed together with the preceding or following issue. Details in this regard will be communicated to students well in advance.

Term 2025Z:

Preparation requires time to read the readings assigned to the classes.

Prerequisites (description)

Classes will enable students to prepare for and independently conduct research - content analysis. They will allow them to select a research method (content analysis), correctly collect information and analyze data. The result of the research will be the verification of the research hypothesis and preparation of a research report.

Course coordinators

Term 2025Z:

Paweł Hut

Term 2024Z:

Małgorzata Ołdak

Type of course

elective courses

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

Ability to plan and carry out the entire study independently.
Ability to identify a relevant social problem (research problem).
Ability to select the research technique, indicators, develop the research tool, verify the results, compile the results, verify the research hypothesis and compile the report (as well as the ability to present it).
At the end of the course students know and understand:
- K_W02 in depth the principles and methods of diagnosing and defining problems in the public sphere,
- K_W05 in-depth methodology of public policy research and the place of public policy in the system of social sciences,
- K_W06 in-depth principles and methods of public policy evaluation,
- K_W12 the importance of intellectual and industrial property protection in public policy research.
At the same time students are able to:
- K_U01 critically analyse the processes of formation and solution of problems in the public sphere,
- K_U04 design and conduct own research in the field of public policy (including evaluation research), including formulation and testing of hypotheses related to a specific research problem,
- K_U06 present the results of research and analysis in the field of public policy in an oral and written form, setting them in a broader methodological and theoretical context and taking into account a diverse range of audiences,
- K_U09 interact with others as part of a task team, assuming various roles in it, including team management skills,
- K_U10 complement and improve their knowledge and skills in the field of public policy as part of lifelong learning, and motivate others to undertake lifelong education.
After carrying out their own empirical research, students are ready to:
- K_K01 critically evaluate the scientific and social debate in the area of public policy, as well as their participation in it, including recognising the importance of scientific evidence and the role of experts in the process of creating and implementing public policy public policy.

Assessment criteria

Students discuss the various stages of their work individually or in small groups in the following classes. During the discussion (looking for weaknesses and strengths of the project), a plan for the next steps is established.
The final assessment takes into account not only the correct execution of the own research, but also the complexity of the research problem, access to the group of respondents, as well as their size (which translates into the reliability of the findings and the possibility of formulating broader conclusions).
The students' progress, commitment, timeliness and initiative in carrying out their own research are assessed and report after research.
Assessment of learning outcomes is carried out entirely without the aid of AI. Students rely solely on their knowledge, understanding and skills.
AI may not be used at any point in assessment.

Practical placement

not scheduled

Bibliography

Clark T., Foster L, Sloan L, Bryman A, Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2021,
Walliman N, Social Research Methods, Sage Publications Ltd. 2015,
Metodologia nadań społecznych. Wybór tekstów, J.M. Brzeziński (red.), Zysk i S-ka 2012,
Rychliński S., Lustracje społeczne, IPS UW, Warszawa 2001,
Dooley D., Social reaearch methods. 4th edition, New Jersey 2001,
Frankfort-Nachmias C., Nachmias D., Metody badawcze w naukach społecznych, Zysk i s-ka, Poznań 2001,
Miles M., Huberman A.M., Analiza danych jakościowych, TransHumana, Białystok 2000.

Term 2024Z:

Compulsory literature:
Frankfort-Nachmias Ch., Nachmias D., Metody badawcze w naukach społecznych, Poznań, 2001.

Mayntz R., Holm K.,, Hubner P., Wprowadzenie do metod socjologii empirycznej, roz. 8 Analiza treści (s. 192-212), PWN,, Warszawa 1985.

Goban-Klas T., Analiza zawartości przekazów masowych, w: Badania empiryczne w socjologii, Tyczyn 1997, T. 2, s. 294-320.

Kłosiński M., Analiza medialnych przekazów informacyjnych. Forma, zawartość, treść, komunikatywność, ISNS UW, Warszawa 2005.

Lisowska-Magdziarz M., Analiza zawartości mediów. Przewodnik dla studentów, Kraków, 2004

Pisarek W., Procedura badawcza, w: Badania empiryczne w socjologii, Tyczyn 1997, T. 2, s. 321-362.

Literatura uzupełniająca:
Współczesne analizy dyskursu. Kognitywna analiza dyskursu a inne metody badawcze, red. M. Krauz, S. Gajda.

Antropologia słowa. Zagadnienia i wybór tekstów, oprac. G. Godlewski, A. Mencwel, R. Sulima, Warszawa 2004.

Complementary literature:
Współczesne analizy dyskursu. Kognitywna analiza dyskursu a inne metody badawcze, red. M. Krauz, S. Gajda.

Antropologia słowa. Zagadnienia i wybór tekstów, oprac. G. Godlewski, A. Mencwel, R. Sulima, Warszawa 2004.

Literatura uzupełniająca:

Neuendorf K. A. The Content Analysis Guidebook, Sage Publications, London, 2002.

Silverman D., Interpretacja danych jakościowych. Metody analizy rozmowy, tekstu i interakcji, tłum. M. Głowacka-Grajper, J. Ostrowska, PWN, Warszawa, 2008.

Wnuk-Lipińska E., Metody analizy treści w socjologii amerykańskiej, Ośrodek Badań Opinii Publicznej i Studiów Programowych, Warszawa 1967, Polskie radio i telewizja, nr 70.

Mrozowski M., Obrazy cudzoziemców i imigrantów w Polsce w prasie polskiej, w: K. Iglicka (red.), Integracja czy dyskryminacja? Polskie wyzwania i dylematy u progu wielokulturowości, Instytut Spraw Publicznych, Warszawa, 2003.

Babbie E., Badania społeczne w praktyce, red. oprac. przekł. A. Kloskowska-Dudzińska, PWN, Warszawa, 2004.

Czyżewski M., Dunin K., Piotrowski A.(red.), Cudze problemy. O ważności tego, co nieważne. Analiza dyskursu publicznego w Polsce, Ośrodek Badań Społecznych, Warszawa, 1991.

Gębski B., Wprowadzenie do metodologii badań społecznych. Problemy konstruowania modeli jakościowych badanych zjawisk, Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Pedagogicznej TWP, Warszawa, 2008.

Goban-Klas T., Media i komunikowanie masowe. Teorie i analiza prasy, radia, telewizji i internetu, PWN, 2004.

Krippendorf K. Content Analysis. An Introduction to Its Methodology, Sage Publications, London, 2004.

Rek M., Nierówności społeczne w debacie prasowej: dyskusja o polskiej biedzie na łamach "Gazety Wyborczej", w: Klebaniuk J., Oblicza nierówności społecznych. Studia interdyscyplinarne, ENETEIA, Warszawa, wyd. I, 2007.

Silverman D., Interpretacja danych jakościowych. Metody analizy rozmowy, tekstu i interakcji, tłum. M. Głowacka-Grajper, J. Ostrowska, PWN, Warszawa, 2008.

Sztompka P., Socjologia wizualna. Fotografia jako metoda badawcza, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2005.

Wójcik Sz., Korzystanie z internetu przez polską młodzież – studium metodą teorii ugruntowanej Wyniki badania EU NET ADB, Dziecko Krzywdzone. Teoria. Badania. Praktyka, vol. 12, nr 1 (2013), https://dzieckokrzywdzone.fdds.pl/index.php/DK/article/view/78/67.

It is also possible to add other items to the reading list for individual classes (topics) during the semester. Details in this regard will also be communicated to students on an ongoing basis well in advance.

Notes

Term 2024Z:

None.

Term 2025Z:

Additional information

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