Main Study Course Information

Course Code

SZF_027

Branch of Science

Political science

ECTS

5.00

Target Audience

Political Science

LQF

Level 6

Study Type And Form

Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Elīna Vrobļevska

Structure Unit Manager

Ieva Puzo

Structural Unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

The objective of the course paper is to continue developing student’s research skills when preparing for drafting a diploma paper.

Preliminary Knowledge

A successfully drafted and defended study paper is necessary for the development of a course paper.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.In-depth knowledge of research techniques, methodology and topics studied.

Skills

1.One of the main objectives is to teach students how to apply theoretical frameworks to the analysis of a problem.

Competences

1.An in-depth complete study on a specific issue has been developed, using a specific theoretical and methodological framework.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
The student carries out independent research and analytical work.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Understanding and using the theoretical framework. Analytical quality of the conducted research.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

5.00

Contact hours:

0 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Defence (Semester paper)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Metodiskie norādījumi/Methodological instructions

2.

Studiju reglaments I/Study regulations I

Course Paper