Inequalities and Social Intervention Seminar

Code:

MSOCI036

Acronym:

S_DIS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Sociology

Instance: 2023/2024 - A

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Sociology
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Sociology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MSOCI	10	Study plan	2	-	12	39	324

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The general objective of the seminar is to systematically and intensely accompany students in the preparation phase of their dissertation / project / curricular stage.

Specifically:

1) To develop theoretical and methodological knowledge in the field of sociology on the topics to be considered in the scope of the specialization seminar;

2) Deepen the capacity for analysis and sociological problematization;

3) To deepen knowledge and practices in the field of sociological methodology in the field of specialization;

4) To conceive a dissertation project / project / curricular stage within the course of specialization training.

Learning outcomes and competences

1) Promote the critical use of the theoretical and methodological knowledge of sociology for the analysis of the problems of the specialization seminar;

2) Develop the skill to search bibliographic, database analysis and secondary sources;

3) Ability to articulate knowledge;

4) Preparation, writing and discussion of the dissertation project / project / curricular stage;

5) Boost autonomous and team work skills, self-learning, innovation and creativity.

Working method

Presencial

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

Not applicable.

Program

1. Discussion and follow-up of student activities in the initial preparation phase of the dissertation project / project / curricular stage.


2. 2.Specific design of the seminar syllabus according to the themes to be analyzed by the students.

Mandatory literature

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Comments from the literature

Bibliography according to the research theme of each student. The required bibliography will be indicated by each advisor throughout the project preparation work.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodologies of this course are based on a diversity of pedagogical, theoretical and methodological supports capable of providing an approach to the contents and procedures available in the area of the specialization seminar.
The seminar is based on orientation sessions (O) developed by the advisor and mentoring throughout the school year.

keywords

Social sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	145,00
Estudo autónomo	140,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Total:	324,00

Eligibility for exams

The assessment is distributed without final exam. It consists in the elaboration of a dissertation project / project / internship.

The dissertation project / project / curricular stage and the work developed by the student correspond to 100% of the final grade. The final grade is given by the respective supervisor, based on the work of the supervisor, namely in the elaboration of the dissertation project / project / curricular stage.

Calculation formula of final grade

The dissertation project / project / curricular stage and the work developed by the student correspond to 100% of the final grade.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

Not applicable.