Duration
Theory : 30h Th
Pratice : 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in human and social sciences | 6 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in human and social sciences (Nouveau programme) | 5 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in sociology and anthropology | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Theory : Didier Vrancken
Pratice : Didier Vrancken
Substitute(s)
Theory : Julie Gérard, Nicolas Jacquet
Pratice : Nicolas Jacquet, Julie Gérard
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
This course introduces the basic principles of social science research.
It is organized around five points:
- General points on the scientific approach in social sciences
- Definition and development of the various acts and stages of social science research
- Analyses and studies of some typical researches (different methods)
- The relationship concept / indicators
- Elements of formalization
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory
Make students sensitive to the methods of the sociological reasoning.
The course is structured around three fundamental acts and around 7 stages which help the student to enter gradually the research procedure and, at the end of the year, to have a general outline of the way a research in social sciences takes place.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theory
The course is built around the book "Manuel de recherche en sciences sociales" of Quivy and Van Campenhoudt.
Learning methods are based on ex-cathedra lectures, external interventions, formative and evaluative exercises, and interactions with students.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Theory
- Face-to-face
- First half of the year - on Thursdays mornings.
Recommended or required readings
Theory
"Manuel de recherche en sciences sociales", Quivy and Van Campenhoudt (Paris, Dunod, 2011, 4th ed.) + a syllabus of secondary texts.
Assessment methods and criteria
Theory
- 1st session: written examination
- 2nd session: written examination
- 3rd session: written examination
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Theory
First session will take place on Thursday, October 11 from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Pratice
The TP session will take place on November 6, 2018 between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Contacts
Theory
Teacher:
D. VRANCKEN - Faculté des Sciences sociales
Place des Orateurs, 3 (Bât. B31 - Quartier Agora) - 4000 LIEGE
Tél.: 04/366 31 76
Email: Didier.Vrancken@ulg.ac.be
Secretariat :
M. SALERNO - Tél.: 04/366 31 61
Email: Marina.Salerno@ulg.ac.be
Assistant :
J. GERARD- Tél.: 04/366 33 06 - Bureau 1/97
Email: julie.gerard@ulg.ac.be
N. JACQUET - Tél. : 04/366 30 91 - Bureau 1/97
Email : njacquet@uliege.be