Course: Dissertation Seminar 2

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Course title Dissertation Seminar 2
Course code KUMK/D2SDP
Organizational form of instruction Consultation
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Juříková Martina, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic topics: - working with information resources for science and research, - science and scientific methods - method and methodology, methods of scientific research, - system and system approach - definition of system, soft and hard systems, - presentation of dissertation aims and methods.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests), Analysis of a presentation, Text analysis, Analysis of a work of art
  • Participation in classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 45 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of scientific research
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of scientific research
Ethics of scientific work
Ethics of scientific work
Identify relevant sources of information
Identify relevant sources of information
Skills
Formal editing of the dissertation
Formal editing of the dissertation
Presentation of the aims and purpose (contribution) of the dissertation for pedagogy, practice and science (theory)
Presentation of the aims and purpose (contribution) of the dissertation for pedagogy, practice and science (theory)
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Ability to solve complex issues using scientific methods of research, systems analysis and design, project management. Knowledge and skills associated with basic methods of quantitative and qualitative research in social sciences applicable to the processing of the dissertation works.
Ability to solve complex issues using scientific methods of research, systems analysis and design, project management. Knowledge and skills associated with basic methods of quantitative and qualitative research in social sciences applicable to the processing of the dissertation works.
define basic methodologic terms - goal, method, research technique, subject, sample selection, research question, etc.
define basic methodologic terms - goal, method, research technique, subject, sample selection, research question, etc.
describe the research process phases - from preparation, through implementation to analysis and interpretation
describe the research process phases - from preparation, through implementation to analysis and interpretation
list quantitative and qualitative research methods
list quantitative and qualitative research methods
Skills
formulate a research problem
formulate a research problem
define the aim and purpose (benefits) of the dissertation
define the aim and purpose (benefits) of the dissertation
select a relevant sample (object) of research
select a relevant sample (object) of research
choose an appropriate research method and technique
choose an appropriate research method and technique
create a methodology for a dissertation
create a methodology for a dissertation
teaching methods
Knowledge
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Text analysis
Text analysis
Analysis of a work of art
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Analysis of a work of art
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
assessment methods
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Text analysis
Text analysis
Recommended literature
  • Hendl, Jan. Kvalitativní výzkum : základní teorie, metody a aplikace. 2., aktualiz. vyd. Praha : Portál, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7367-485-4.
  • HINDLS, R., NOVÁK, I., HRONOVÁ, S. Analýza dat v manažerském rozhodování. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 1999. ISBN 8071692557.
  • MIŠOVIČ, J. V hlavní roli otázka. (průvodce přípravou otázek v sociologických a marketing. průzkumech). Hradec Králové, 2001. ISBN 8023865005.
  • MOLNÁR, Z. Základy vědecké práce. Interní studijní materiály.
  • Pavlica a koll. Sociální výzkum, podnik a management: průvodce manažera v oblasti výzkumu hospodářských organizacíc. Praha, 2000.
  • Popper, Karl R. Budoucnost je otevřená : rozhovor v Altenbergu a texty z vídeňského Popperovského sympozia. Vyd. 1. Praha : Vyšehrad, 1997. ISBN 80-7021-203-9.
  • Robson, Mike. Skupinové oešení problému. Vyd. 1. Praha : Victoria Publishing, 1995. ISBN 80-85865-32-7.
  • TRETERA, I. Nástin dějin evropského myšlení. Praha : Cowi, 1996. ISBN 80-901588-4-6.
  • VYMĚTAL, J.; VÁCHOVÁ, M. Úvod do studia odborné literatury. Praha, 2000.


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