FSS:ESOn4016 Independent Study - Course Information

ESOn4016 Independent Study

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 10 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Beatrice Elena Chromková Manea, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Bernadette Nadya Jaworsky, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Tomáš Katrňák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Martin Kreidl, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. PhDr. Tomáš Katrňák, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Supplier department: Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies

Prerequisites

SOC755 General Sociology && SOC776 Writing Sociology
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Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

The course consists of independent study on a particular sociological topic not covered by courses currently available, and the syllabus is developed in consultation between the teacher and the student. This structure allows the student to gain in-depth knowledge on a topic of interest, which may also be related to the student’s Master’s thesis work. The course is designed to address sociological topics in greater detail than a traditional seminar course. After reading existing literature on the selected topic and discussing it with the teacher, the student writes a substantive (3,000-4,000 word) seminar paper, critically assessing the literature.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Develop in-depth knowledge on a particular sociological topic;
Engage deeply and critically with academic literature on a particular sociological topic;
Write a substantive (3,000-4,000 word) seminar paper on a particular sociological topic, critically assessing the existing academic literature on the given topic.

Syllabus

• The syllabus and the required reading for the particular topic of the independent study will be developed in consultation between the teacher and the student.
• Overall, it should contain:
• Classical roots of the topic;
• Foundational sociological texts related to the topic;
• Methodological texts on how to study the topic;
• Development and evolution of the sociological perspectives on the topic;
• Current debates and future directions related to the topic.

Literature

• Literature will be based on the particular topic of study and developed in consultation between the teacher and the student
• Literature list to be developed individually by the teacher and the student

Teaching methods

Planned learning activities and teaching methods: The intended outcome of this course is in-depth knowledge on a particular sociological topic. This is achieved through independent reading, research, and writing as well as periodic consultations. The student and teacher meet regularly (at least four times per semester) to discuss the literature on the selected topic and to consult on the seminar paper.
HOURS OF WORK
In-person consultations with the supervisor (about 10 hours)
Research (about 10 hours)
Reading (about 190 hours)
Writing the seminar paper (approximately 40 hours)
Total: about 250 hours
LITERATURE
Read a minimum of 950 pages of literature

Assessment methods

Assessment methods and criteria: The teacher makes an assessment as to whether the student has fulfilled the tasks expected to be completed during the semester. The tasks are weighted as follows:
Discussion of literature during consultations: 20%
Seminar Paper 80%

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Information on course enrolment limitations: Designed for students of Sociology Master program, Cultural Sociology and for exchange students.

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