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Scientific Research Paradigms in Social Sciences (SZF_213)

About Study Course

Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Karina Palkova
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Communication Science; Health Management; Law; Management Science; Person and Property Defence; Political Science; Social Anthropology; Sociology
Language:Latvian, English
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Other social sciences

Objective

The aim of the doctoral course “Scientific Research Paradigms in Social Sciences” is to critically examine and analyze the latest methodological innovations in social science research. The course enhances doctoral students’ ability to apply and integrate innovative, interdisciplinary approaches in their research, strengthening theoretical understanding and fostering original scholarly contribution.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites in the field of research methods, ethics.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Doctoral student is familiar with more up-to-date methodological approaches to modern social sciences and their theoretical basics

Skills

1.Able to analyse and apply innovative research approaches, including participatory methods and multi-agent modelling, according to a specific context of social science research

Competence

1.Able to independently select and adapt innovative research approaches to study complex social phenomena based on theoretical and methodologically based decisions

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social Sciences 1DoctorRequired
Social Sciences1DoctorRequired
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