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 teachers).
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) feedbacks;
- Peer reviews and/or small group exercises;
- Two individual student coachings are 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. The sessions will be recorder in order for the students who cannot attend to be able to follow them afterwards.
Recommended or required readings
Course materials :
- Slides of the different courses ;
- Vidéo clips;
- Recordings of the sessions;
- Documents and other resources (see Ecampus);
- Recommended reading (see Ecampus).
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
The evaluation will cover the various assignments submitted (40% of the mark) throughout the year as well as an individual research report (60% of the mark).
The access to the submission of the research report is conditioned by the submission of at least two assignments out of four, and by the participation to at least one individual coaching out of two throughout the year.
Principle of the absorbing note : the student must have at least 8/20 for the research report in order to pass the seminar. If the grade is inferior, the final grade for the seminar in the first session corresponds to the grage of the research report only, and the student must submit a corrected version of his or her research report in the second session in order to validate the seminar.
For the students who must complete a long-term internship instead of having a professional activity (see the "Work placement" section), the final grade of the seminar is computed as follows: 40% for the assignements throughout the year, 40% for the research report, 20% for the internship report and the evaluation of the internship supervisor. The access to the submission of the research report is conditioned by the joint submission of the internship report and the evaluation of the internship supervisor.
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 (60 days) in a host organisation. This is a prerequisite for crediting the research seminar in a professional situation. You can find the rules of this internship through this link: https://www.student.fass.uliege.be/cms/c_10760421/fr/stages-st-60-reglement-23-24?preview=true&details=true
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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
Manoée THIRY (Pedagogic assistant)
Mail : manoee.thiry@uliege.be
Bruno FRERE (Professor)
Mail : bfrere@uliege.be