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Study Course Description

Research in Placement

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
VPUPK_097
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts

Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587

About Study Course

Objective

To enhance the research competence in arts therapies in specialisation.

Preliminary Knowledge

All year 1 and 2 compulsory study courses.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students compare and critically analyse different research strategies and designs to achieve their research goals as well as assess the potential risks and hazards that might arise during the research. Compare and choose the most suitable theoretical approaches and conceptions, ground the link between theory and practical work. Analyse ethical dilemmas.

Skills

1.Elaborate their own study, substantiating the topicality and problem of the study, formulating the aim and the research issue/ hypothesis, forming purposeful bibliography by choosing appropriate methods of data acquisition and analysis, integrating the ethical requirements of scientific research during the process of inclusion and selection of research subjects, conducting their consent. Apply the most suitable methods, techniques and interventions for gaining the set goal. Are critical during the process and towards the result.

Competences

1.Students organise and manage their research project. Are conducting their activities ethically, according to their professional competence, recognise their professional advantages and restrictions. Are self-reflecting and reflecting about colleagues during the supervisions.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Organization and implementation of the research process. Preparation and presentation of further professional development plan.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Written “Further development plan” (pass/ fail), self-reflection about one’s experience during the research (pass/ fail).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Information about study course content, demands and assessment criteria.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Support during research development. Overcoming procrastination. Professional development plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Support during research development. Overcoming procrastination. Professional development plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Support during research development. Overcoming procrastination. Professional development plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Support during research development. Overcoming procrastination. Professional development plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Support during research development. Overcoming procrastination. Professional development plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Support during research development. Overcoming procrastination. Professional development plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Support during research development. Overcoming procrastination. Professional development plan.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (Placement)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Mārtinsone, K. un Pipere, A. (red.) (2021). Zinātniskās darbības metodoloģija: Starpdisciplināra perspektīva: Kolektīvā monogrāfija. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte.

2.

Fancourt, D. (2017). Arts in Health. Designing and Researching Interventions. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

3.

Gilroy A. (2006). Art Therapy, Research and Evidence Based Practice. London: Sage Publications. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Kapitan, L. (2010). Introduction to art therapy research. New York: Routledge.

2.

Murphy, K., & Wheeler, B. (2016). Music Therapy Research. Barcelona.

Other Information Sources

1.

Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association

2.

International Journal of Arts Medicine

3.

Исцеляющее искусство. Журнал Арт-терапевтической Ассоциации СПб

4.

The Arts in psychotherapy