2021-2022 / SEMI0730-1

Seminar on research methodology in labours sciences, In professional situations

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in labour sciences (120 ECTS)6 crédits  
 Master in labour sciences (60 ECTS)6 crédits  

Lecturer

Coralie Darcis, Jean-François Orianne

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

  This research method seminar aims to:

  • familiarize students with the social science research process (learning the different stages through homework);
  • provide students with the methodological tools needed to build a research approach in all its aspects;
  • accompany students in the conduct of a first scientific research in the social sciences.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

 
At the end of this seminar, the student will be able to:

  • Identify a concrete object to be analysed;
  • Formulate correctly (criteria seen during the seminar) a starting question and a research question;
  • Choose a problem/an angle of approach consistent with the concerned object;
  • Research literature consistent with the problematic;
  • Collect field data (document analysis, interviews & observations) :
  • Formulate hypotheses (criteria seen during the seminar);
  • Analyse harvested field data;
  • Write a proper research report (red thread, coherence, distance, ...).

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

An introductory course in the humanities is highly recommended. If not, the student will be able to update himself/herself through various readings (see with the teacher).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

 
The seminar articulates:


  • Sessions given by the teacher for the contribution of the material and collective feedback;
  • Individual homework for a more individualised follow-up;
  • Small group exercises and/or peer reviews;
  • Individual coaching of the student is also provided during the year.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning


Additional information:

  We are currently waiting to find out which premises we will be using to confirm the information below.
The mode of teaching will vary according to the colour code linked to the Covid19 :


If this colour code evolves, the teacher will adapt and partly switch to virtual thanks to Teams on the eCampus platform. This change will be communicated to the students via email and ECampus.

Recommended or required readings

 Course materials :

  • Slides of the different courses ;
  • Documents and other resources (see Ecampus);
  • Recommended reading (see Ecampus).

Assessment methods and criteria

  • In the first session (May/June)
The evaluation will cover the various assignments submitted (40% of the mark) throughout the quadrimester as well as an individual research report (60% of the mark).


  • In the second session (August/September)
The evaluation will be based solely on an individual research report. 
 

Work placement(s)

For students enrolled in the 60 ECTS master, the successful completion of this research seminar is conditioned by the actual exercice of a regular professional activity.
Only a valid and signed certificate of employment from the employer will be considered sufficient proof of regular employment. This certificate must be delivered to one of the co-holders of the research seminar in professional situation by 31 October at the latest. In the absence of a regular professional activity, the student enrolled in the Master in Work Sciences 60 ECTS must complete a long-term internship in a host organisation. This is a prerequisite for crediting the research seminar in a professional situation.

Organizational remarks

  The research methodology seminar will take place throughout the academic year. Precise dates, times and venues are available via CELCAT.
The ECampus platform and the email address @student.uliege.be will be the privileged communication tools with the course holders. 
Although the course is fully classroom-based (to be confirmed and subject to code "yellow" covid), it will be transmitted in live via the Teams on the ECampus platform. 
It is on this ECampus platform that the forms for homework as well as the various documents and pedagogical resources (PowerPoint supports) will be deposited. Students will also use this platform to hand in their homework assignments.
As a change of premises or timetable is possible, students are required to consult CELCAT, ECampus and their mailboxes regularly.

Contacts

 
Coralie DARCIS (Pedagogic assistant)
Mail : coralie.darcis@uliege.be 
 
Jean-François ORIANNE (Professor)
Mail : jforianne@uliege.be