Seminar I

Code:

MMUS020

Acronym:

Semi_I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Museology

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Heritage Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Museology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MMUS	2	MMUS - Study Plan	2	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This unit aims to develop, in students, the ability to:

1. Set methodological pathways and establish rigorous criteria for research;

2. Define, design, and develop their research projects as well as to manage and communicate their results, providing contact with research projects and operation and providing a space for the monitoring and assessment of ongoing work by peers and mentors;

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should be able to:

1. Adopt a critical and enquiring attitude in relation to problems posed by professional practices;

2. Describe and apply different theoretical and methodological devices of scientific production;

3. Design and develop original research that contribute to the enrichment of Museology and Cultural Heritage.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable.

Program

1. Theoretical and methodological issues of research in Social Sciences. Role of theory in Social Science. Empirical and theoretical language

2. Research methodology in Social Sciences. Steps of scientific research. Qualitative and quantitative research. Methods of data collection (desk research, observation techniques, surveys). Analysis and interpretation of results (content analysis techniques parametric and non-parametric)

3. The research in museums and Cultural Heritage. Interdisciplinary and research paradigms. Questions of epistemology and research practices: The development and role of research questions. Characterization and
application of different theoretical and methodological devices. The role of the literature review in the organization and research design as well as in the framework of hypotheses

4. The formalization of research. Internships and Internships Reports. Projects in an organizational context and Project Reports. Research Projects and Dissertations

Mandatory literature

Albarello, I.; Práticas e métodos de investigação em ciências sociais, Gradiva Publicações, 1997
Bauman, Z.; Liquid times: Living in an Age of Uncertainty, Polity, 2007
Burgess, R. G.; A pesquisa de terreno. Uma introdução, Celta Editora, 1997
Christensen, L. B.; Experimental methodology, Pearson Education, Inc., 2004
Denzin, Norman K. 340; Handbook of qualitative research. ISBN: 0-8039-4679-1
Lessard-Hébert, M.; Goyette, G.; Boutin, G.; Investigação qualitativa: Fundamentos e práticas, Instituto Piaget, 1994
Schensul, J.; Lecompte, M.; Ethnographer’s Toolkit (vol.2: Essential etnographic methods: Observations, interviews and questionnaires), Altamira Press, 1999
Wolcott, H. F.; Writing up qualitative research, Sage, 1990

Comments from the literature

Throughout the semester, additional references will be provided to support the development of research work.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical-practical sessions rely on texts and audio-visual materials, resorting to different speakers to present case-studies and so enriching subsequent discussions. Moreover and taking into account the characteristics of this Seminar, the teaching methodology will consist of tutored research work with theoretical and methodological framework as well as the presentation/discussion of research by students.

Software

Microsoft Office

keywords

Social sciences > Political sciences > Public policy > Cultural policy > Museology
Social sciences > Educational sciences > Research methodology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	30,00
Trabalho escrito	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	38,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de investigação	70,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must guarantee a frequency of 75%, except in cases provided for in general law and FLUP regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

The following evaluation elements are considered and weighted:

- Quality of participation in sessions (30%);

- Written presentation of the literature review and research project to substantiate the work undertaken in the framework of the Internship/Project/Dissertation (70%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the FLUP Evaluation Regulations.

Classification improvement

Classification improvement may be done regarding the written component (70%).

Observations

All missing situations will be considered and resolved by the teachers, in compliance with the FLUP regulations.