Special Topics of Sociology

2021/2022

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

6

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Sociology

Course type:

Elective course

When:

4 year, 3 module

Instructor

Леонтьев Руслан Георгиевич

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course develops students’ expertise in modern social research by letting them choose and complete one of the MOOCs relevant to their academic interests. As an outcome task of the course students will write an essay reflecting their knowledge of the MOOC’s materials and the topic of their professional interest.

Learning Objectives

• The goal of this course is to improve student's knowledge of new areas and topics of social research

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Explains key concepts of the thematic block on social research.
• Explains possible linkages between the thematic block on social research and the topic of personal professional interest.

Course Contents

• Thematic block on social research
• Reflexive writing in social science

Assessment Elements

• Online course grade
• Essay

Interim Assessment

• 2021/2022 3rd module
  0.7 * Online course grade + 0.3 * Essay

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Bailey, S. (2017). Academic Writing : A Handbook for International Students (Vol. Fifth edition). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1650435

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Dudley-Evans, T., & Hewings, M. (2001). Academic Writing in Context : Implications and Applications. Birmingham: Continuum. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=226902
• Hegde, D. S. (2015). Essays on Research Methodology. New Delhi: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1001250