6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1021425CER for all students in the 1st semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
Specific objectives are specified at the beginning of each class.
In general, students should be able:
The following statistical techniques will be seen during this course:
Didactic forms
LR3: recognises the cross-sections, the intersections and the cross-fertilisations that are noticeable amongst the different social sciences.
LR4: is able to apply social theories and concepts on a well-delineated, socially and scientifically relevant research topic that relates to the European Union or other (international) institutions
LR6: can formulate a valid scientific research question on a topic that relates to the social sciences
LR7: can identify, gather and critically process the relevant sources and literature on a specific social sciences research topic.
LR8: knows how to set up a scientific and methodologically correct research design.
LR9: possesses the methodological knowledge and skills of data selection and data processing that prevail within the domains of the social sciences.
LR10: masters the techniques of good and accurate research reporting in oral and written form.
LR11: has an investigative, problem-oriented and critical attitude towards social, political and media-related phenomena and scientific research results with regard thereof.
LR12: recognises the multilayered and complex character of social, political and media- related facts and phenomena.
LR13: reflects and evaluates his or her learning process and results critically.
LR14: acts in a professional and responsible manner.
LR15: is able to perform teamwork, he or she possesses good communicative skills and is solution-oriented.
LR16: prioritises scientific integrity and honesty in his or her scientific research activities.
LR18: has awareness of the social role and function of social scientists.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
There are two kinds of assignments.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Social Sciences: Communication Studies
Bachelor of Social Sciences: Political Sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences: Sociology