Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Bachelor's Thesis
Course Code
LUSDK_073
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
ECTS
12.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Marika Lotko
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris, Riga; socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
Develop evidence-based, systematic and analytical thinking in identifying and addressing social problems. Compile, systematise and analyse the information obtained from study of scientific literature. Carry out research on the chosen topic, identifying problems based on the hypothesis/research questions, drawing reasoned conclusions and drawing up constructive proposals.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully completed study courses.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, the student will be able to: describe the researchers’ contribution to the subject-matter studied; describe the topicality of the chosen topic; define approaches to tackling social problems; apply critical thinking to reflect on the research topic; relate the considered social policy in general terms to the implemented social policy.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course, the student will be able to: independently develop and prepare research design; identify current problem situations within the society, describing and explaining them based on evidence and facts, linking them to current political developments; use evidence-based information; raise, analyse and evaluate alternative solutions, draw conclusions and take decisions; evaluate ethical aspects of research.
Competences
1.Independently plan and draw up research in accordance with the basic principles of research; formulate an opinion and position on the subject-matter researched, draw conclusions and make proposals. Will be able to generalise the data obtained in the research to design the necessary action to address the social problem at political level.
Assessment
Individual work
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Under the guidance of the thesis supervisor, students independently draw up the bachelor’s thesis.
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Examination
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Compliance of the bachelor’s thesis with the requirements. Presentation of the bachelor’s thesis and answers to the questions asked by reviewers and the Bachelor's Thesis Defence Committee.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Providing justification for the choice of the subject matter for the bachelor’s thesis and describing its topicality.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Design development for the chosen topic.
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Auditorium
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2
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Design development for the chosen topic.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Bachelor’s thesis)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Providing justification for the choice of the subject matter for the bachelor’s thesis and describing its topicality.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Design development for the chosen topic.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Design development for the chosen topic.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Bachelor’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipare, A. Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca.
2.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipare, A. Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. RaKa.
Additional Reading
1.
Antonius, R. Interpreting quantitative data with SPSS. Los Angeles. 2013
2.
Specialized Ethnographic Methods: a Mixed Methods Approach. 2013.