Course: Research in Social Work II

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Course title Research in Social Work II
Course code KKS/VSP2
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jurníčková Pavlína, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šlechtová Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Document's analysis/ Qualitative interview/ Focus group/ Qualitative observation 2. Evaluation study/ Case study/ Ethnographic study (research) 3. Research topic and research question/ The project of research and methods of increasing quality in qualitative research/ Research ethics 4. Own participation in a group research according to instructions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Demonstration, Work Activities
  • Homework for Teaching - 15 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 14 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The main goal of the course is to make students understand how to apply qualitative methods in research of social work and humanitarian work. The subject innovation has been supported by the project Support of Interdisciplinary studies and Study Programmes Innovations at Palacký University in Olomouc, CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0091.
Knowledge of the art of research, ability to prepare thoughtful research project.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the qualitative research methodologies on the Bachelor's level in the field of social and humanitarian work.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

" Presence on lectures " Accomplishment of all tasks during semester assigned by teacher The student is required to work with the learning objects, which have been created for the concrete subject and are available for authorized students in LMS EDIS.
Recommended literature
  • Disman, J. (2002). Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Hendl, J. (2005). Kvalitativní výzkum: základní metody a aplikace. Praha: Portál.
  • Kaufmann, J. C. Chápající rozhovor. Praha: SLON, 2010..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Charitable and Social Work (2010) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer