2013/2014 BA-HAI_ENRM EngAGE Critical Thinking & Research Methods
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EngAGE Critical Thinking & Research Methods |
Course information |
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Language | English |
Exam ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Bachelor |
Duration | One Quarter |
Course period | First Quarter, Autumn |
Time Table | Please see course schedule at e-Campus |
Study board |
Study Board for BSc in International
Business
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Last updated on 11-07-2013 |
Learning objectives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
After having completed the course the
students should be able to:
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Course prerequisites | |||||||||||||||||||||||
EngAGE students only. ENPC EngAGE Presentational Communication course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course content and structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||
This course intends to develop a
fundamental understanding of business research methodology and its
foundation in the philosophy of science. We first consider the
nature of science as a process for establishing "warranted
belief" in the field of international business studies. We
then pay special attention to certain theoretical concerns,
empirical challenges, and methodology issues that arise in
researching international business topics and achieving feasible
research designs.
Practical Application of Theory: The course bridges research based problem formulation within international business with the use of specific theories. The philosophy of science is a key topic in this course and consequently theory is critical to the course. Theory includes the various use of theories, discussion of specific international business theories and finally the use of theories in relation to specific research projects. Relation to a International Business and Institutional Setting: The course is basically a study of philosophy of science in relation to international business research. That includes the understanding of the role international business theories play in concrete research settings and the use of respectively quantitative and qualitative business research methods within International Business. Research Based Teaching: The course includes insights from existing research projects including Martin Jes Iversen qualitative research and databases and Ron Sanchez´ studies of organizations as systems. |
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Teaching methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The course is based on a combination
of lectures, case-based discussions in smaller
groups, written assignments and student presentations. The course will actively employ e- learning aspects through a virtual debate forum, guest lecture mini-conference and student expert groups. |
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Expected literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative
literature:
Books: Ron Sanchez: A model of the Scientific Method (diagram) Ron Sanchez: Organizations as Systems…. Derek Bickerton: Language as Representation Carl Hempel: Theories and Theoretical Explanation Karl Weick: "Theory Construction as Disciplined Imagination" Murray Davis: "That's Interesting!" |
Last updated on
11-07-2013