Duration
Theory : 30h Th
Pratice : 15h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Theory : Benjamin Delgoffe, Didier Vrancken
Pratice : Benjamin Delgoffe, Didier Vrancken
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course introduces the basic principles of social science research.
It is organized around 5 points:
- General points on the scientific approach in social sciences.
- Definition and development of the various acts and stages of social science research.
- The relationship concept / indicators.
- Elements of formalization.
- Illustrtation of a typicla research: Durkheim's suicide.
Theory
This course introduces the basic principles of social science research.
It is organized around 5 points:
- General points on the scientific approach in social sciences.
- Definition and development of the various acts and stages of social science research.
- The relationship concept / indicators.
- Elements of formalization.
- Illustration of a typical research: Durkheim's suicide theory.
Pratice
The practical works of the course illustrate the different stages of the scientific method using a case study.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Make students sensitive to the methods of the sociological reasoning.
The course is structured around three fundamental acts and around 7 stages which help the student to enter gradually the research procedure and, at the end of the year, to have a general outline of the way a research in social sciences takes place.<br /><br /> There are three goals:
- To present the theoretical aspects of interview in human and social sciences research.
- To define a search device from discussions with students.
- To equip students with research methods and techniques to carry out an interview of at least an hour.
Theory
Make students sensitive to the methods of the sociological reasoning.
The course is structured around three fundamental acts and around 7 stages which help the student to enter gradually the research procedure and, at the end of the year, to have a general outline of the way a research in social sciences takes place. Only the first 5 steps of the method (the starting question, the exploration, the problematic, the construction of the analysis model and the observation) will be developed in detail during the course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- recognize the different stages of research in political and social sciences
- understand the different principles,
- keep in mind its definitions and the general approach
- submit social, political and cultural facts to criticism and have the methodological tools to exercise their critical sense
- apply the principles and reasoning developed in the course to practical cases and to the future research they will carry out throughout their studies
Pratice
There are three goals:
- To Illustrate social science methods with a case study
- To equip students with research methods and technics
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
No co and pre-requisite knowledge.
Theory
No co and pre-requisite knowledge.
Pratice
METO0820-A-a is prerequisite.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is built around the book "Manuel de recherche en sciences sociales" of Quivy, Marquet and Van Campenhoudt.
Learning methods are based on ex-cathedra lectures, external interventions, formative and evaluative exercises, and interactions with students.<br /><br /> Interactive course based on intercation with students (exchanges and discussions).
Theory
The course is built around its main support : the book "Manuel de recherche en sciences sociales" of Quivy, Marquet and Van Campenhoudt.
Learning methods are based on ex-cathedra lectures, external interventions, formative and evaluative exercises, and interactions with students.
Pratice
Interactive course based on intercation with students (exchanges and discussions).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
- Face-to-face
- Second half of the year.
Theory
Face-to-face course
Further information:
- Face-to-face.
- Second half of the year.
Pratice
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Recommended or required readings
Further information:
"Manuel de recherche en sciences sociales", Luc Van Campenhoudt, Jacques Marquet and Raymond Quivy (Paris, Dunod, 2017, 5th ed.) + a syllabus of secondary texts.
Theory
"Manuel de recherche en sciences sociales", Luc Van Campenhoudt, Jacques Marquet and Raymond Quivy (Paris, Dunod, 2017, 5th ed.) + a syllabus of secondary texts + powerpoints
Pratice
"Manuel de recherche en sciences sociales" de Luc Van Campenhoudt, Jacques Marquet et Raymond Quivy (Paris, Dunod, 2017, 5ème éd.)+ content of course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Further information:
1st session and 2nd session: written examination (QCM)
Theory
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Additional information:
1st session and 2nd session: written examination
Pratice
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Written work / report
Further information:
Students may be required to answer specific questions as part of the exam (QCM - see engagement pédagogique géénral METO0820).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
None
Theory
None
Pratice
Sessions will be organized in continuity with the theoretical Introduction to Social Sciences Methodology (METO0820)
Contacts
Teacher:
D. VRANCKEN - Faculté des Sciences sociales
Place des Orateurs, 3 (Bât. B31 - Quartier Agora) - 4000 LIEGE
Tél.: 04/366 31 76
Email: Didier.Vrancken@uliege.be
- Assistant :
- B. DELGOFFE
- Email : B.Delgoffe@uliege.be
Theory
Teacher:
D. VRANCKEN - Faculté des Sciences sociales
Place des Orateurs, 3 (Bât. B31 - Quartier Agora) - 4000 LIEGE
Phone: 04/366 31 76
Email: Didier.Vrancken@uliege.be
Secretariat :
secretariat.fass@uliege.be
Benjamin DELGOFFE
Email: B.Delgoffe@uliege.be
Pratice
Pedagogical assistant :
Benjamin DELGOFFE
Email: B.Delgoffe@uliege.be