Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in labour sciences (60 ECTS) | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
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 is organized around:
- Video clips accompanied by more "ex cathedra" sessions for theoretical input;
- Individual assignments with individual (eCampus) and group (in-session) feedback;
- Peer reviews and/or small group exercises;
- Individual student coaching is also provided during the year.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
The seminar is given in a hybrid way = video clips will allow students to prepare face-to-face sessions dedicated to more exchange and questions and answers
Recommended or required readings
Course materials :
- Slides of the different courses ;
- Vidéo clips;
- Documents and other resources (see Ecampus);
- Recommended reading (see Ecampus).
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
- In the first session (May/June)
- In the second session (August/September)
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 eCampusplatform and the email address @student.uliege.be will be the privileged communication tools with the course holders.
It is on this eCampusplatform 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
Bruno FRERE (Professor)
Mail : bfrere@uliege.be