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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
ARSL0309-1  Sociology and urban sociology 2
Duration :  26h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelier en architecture (St Luc), 2nd yearFirst semester2
Holder(s) :  Marie Roosen
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Introduction to research methods in the social sciences:
Research for existing information.
  • Objectification of one's own point of view.
  • Meeting resource people.
  • Bibliographical research.
  • Analysing and summarising existing information.
Researching new information.
  • Observations and inquiries.
  • Processing new data (counting, statistical analysis, content analysis).
  • Analysing and summarising this information.
Comparing and summarising various pieces of information.
Course objective :  The psychology and sociology classes aim to provide a better understanding of people, the complexity of collective living, and the social dynamics of contemporary society. The classes also aim to incite analytical and reflective practice in such a way as to develop an architectural response taking into account human, social and ethical challenges.
Prerequisites :  Courses in psychology and sociology from the first and second years.
Organization :  Tutorial sessions during which research carried out on the ground will be analysed.
Written notes :  Notes will be provided. A bibliography is annexed to the notes.
The main reference work is L'espace urbain en methods, edited by Michèle Grosjean and Jean-Paul Marseille Thibaud, Editions Parenthèses, 2001.
Assessment :  The assessment will take into account the ability to correctly conduct various stages of research, the ability to work effectively in a group, the ability to taken into account work carried out in a written document and in an oral presentation.
This evaluation implies active participation in all scheduled sessions.


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