Duration
30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Mona Claro, Sébastien Fontaine, Bruno Frère, Marianne Le Gagneur, Christophe Lejeune
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This seminar guides students through the process of conducting research and developing sociological reasoning.
How do you define a research topic? What questions and concerns should guide the collection of data? How do you translate a social problem into a sociological question?
Starting with a group theme, students receive guidance throughout their research process: the series of sessions allows them to learn the various stages, from literature review to data analysis and presentation.
The course consists of in-person sessions, including theoretical components as well as workshops that invite students to reflect on their research during class and receive guidance from the teaching staff.
The course also includes a practical component: you will be required to carry out a research project, following the guidelines discussed in class.
This course is centered on an action-research approach. The chosen topic addresses the concerns of a partner organization, and the research findings will be presented to them at the end of the academic year.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of the course, students should be able to apply the methods and understand the principles of sociological research (literature review, data analysis, fieldwork, and sociological writing).
They can translate a social issue into a sociological problem, then present the results of their research to a client, thereby gaining valuable experience toward their professional development.
Finally, they have acquired knowledge and expertise regarding that year's research topic.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Fundamental knowledge in social sciences
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course combines several teaching methods.
Part of the course will consist of presentations by the teaching staff. Texts may be read both in class and outside of class.
Group work sessions will be scheduled during class time, as well as opportunities for discussion and exchange with the teaching staff.
Finally, students will conduct research activities outside of class time.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Course materials will be provided on eCampus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
This course, whose final grade consists of two sub-grades, is subject to a specific grading principle.
Written exam in the January session: individual grade accounting for 50% of the total grade. A grade of 7/20 or lower on the January exam automatically results in failure of the entire course. This exam may only be retaken during the second session.
Oral exam based on the submission of a written report during the June session : group grade accounting for 50% of the total grade. It is not possible to take this part of the assessment during the second session. The grade obtained in June is automatically carried over to the second session.
Work placement(s)
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Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Mandatory attendance
Contacts
Marianne Le Gagneur
marianne.legagneur@uliege.be