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78292-01 - Colloquium: Social Research and Methodology (2 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Manfred Max Bergman (max.bergman@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The colloquium presents contemporary studies from the social and related sciences. It will include theoretical, qualitative, and quantitative studies, and we will endeavor to also feature new methodological approaches. Speakers are invited to demystify the research process by presenting research in process, "warts and all". They will introduce their projects at various stages of the research process, from conceptualization to how to present research findings. Participants will be exposed to different choices that need to be made during the research process, and to think through the consequences of these choices. The overarching intention of this colloquium is to demystify the research process and to inspire participants to think more creatively about research theory and applications. |
| Learning objectives | Participants will - expand their competences in assessing scientific work and research - learn how to critique scientific work constructively - be exposed to multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research - be encouraged to take more risks in developing a research design and research agenda |
| Bibliography | Preparatory reading: https://social-change.co.uk/files/Knowledge_Hub_-_Creative_Research_Methods.pdf |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 26.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 12.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 19.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 26.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 02.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Ostern |
| Thursday 09.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 16.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 23.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 30.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 07.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 14.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Auffahrt |
| Thursday 21.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Thursday 28.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Modules |
Modul: Methoden der Near & Middle Eastern Studies und der Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Master's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Methoden der Soziologie und der Gesellschaftswissenschaften: qualitativ (Master's degree subject: Sociology) Modul: Politik, Entwicklung und soziale Ungleichheit (Bachelor's degree subject: Sociology) Modul: Ungleichheit, Konflikt, Kultur (Master's degree subject: Sociology) Modul: Wirtschaft, Wissen und Kultur (Bachelor's degree subject: Sociology) Module: Changing Societies Lab (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) Module: Research Skills (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Societal Approaches (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Active participation; short essay or presentation of a research project in progress. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Soziologie |