Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Scientific Research Paradigms in Social Sciences
Course Code
SZF_213
Branch of Science
Other social sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Communication Science; Health Management; Law; Management Science; Person and Property Defence; Political Science; Social Anthropology; Sociology
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Karina Palkova
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the doctoral course “Scientific Research Paradigms in Social Sciences” is to critically examine and analyze the latest methodological innovations in social science research. The course enhances doctoral students’ ability to apply and integrate innovative, interdisciplinary approaches in their research, strengthening theoretical understanding and fostering original scholarly contribution.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites in the field of research methods, ethics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Doctoral student is familiar with more up-to-date methodological approaches to modern social sciences and their theoretical basics
Individual work and tests
Article methodology
2.Understands the role and role of innovation in social science research, including their development and context of application
3.Be able to identify and evaluate interdisciplinary and non-traditional research methods, their potential and limitations in specific research areas.
Skills
1.Able to analyse and apply innovative research approaches, including participatory methods and multi-agent modelling, according to a specific context of social science research
2.Is able to evaluate and exploit the potential of forms of citizen science by ensuring public involvement in research processes
3.Able to process, interpret and critically analyze large data sets using appropriate digital tools and data analytics techniques
4.Able to apply FAIR principles in data management and depositing, ensuring data openness, accessibility and reusability.
Competences
1.Able to independently select and adapt innovative research approaches to study complex social phenomena based on theoretical and methodologically based decisions
Individual work and tests
Article methodology
2.Able to integrate up-to-date technologies and data management principles (including FAIR) into high-level social sciences research and scientific communication
Individual work and tests
Article methodology
3.Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on methodological choices and their consequences in the context of research ethics, quality and sustainability
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Article methodology |
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Test
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Participation and multi-agent approach
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Lecture
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2
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Fair principles for depositing data
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2
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Network analysis
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2
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Topics
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Design thinking
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2
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Topics
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Mixed method approaches and methodological pluralitarianism
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Impact of digitisation and data science and research in the field of social sciences
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Impact of digitisation and data science and research in the field of social sciences
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
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