2024/2025 KAN-CSIEV3001U Open problem-oriented assignment in social science
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Open problem-oriented assignment in social science |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Elective |
Level | Full Degree Master |
Duration | One Semester |
Start time of the course | Autumn, Summer |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
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Study Board for MSc in Social Sciences
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Last updated on 24-06-2024 |
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The successful free paper demonstrates the
student’s ability to:
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It is only possible for cand. soc studerents to do one open problem-oriented assignmentwhen enrolled in the program. All compulsory courses form the first year must be passed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course content, structure and pedagogical approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature: 900 pages to be agreed between student and supervisor.
There is not one standard template for a Progression elective free paper on the MSc.Soc.Sc. programs. Students make their own choices – in consultation with their supervisors – on research design, use of theory, methodology, and data. All papers, however, must have a clear research question.
Furthermore, all students are expected to • reflect upon their research design, i.e. how they suggest building a scientific argument to arrive at justified answers to the research question, • demonstrate awareness of alternative choices, and, • towards the end of the paper, explicitly and persuasively present implications of their work.
Students are advised not to engage in large- scale collection of
primary data, and
Please find more information regarding the application process on my.cbs.dk |
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Independent writing of a paper with supervision
from a teacher. Supervision format will be agreed between the
teacher and the student.
There are 4 hours of supervision, including the teacher’s time for preparation. |
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Individual supervision is provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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