Defence of Bachelor’s Thesis

Major: Sociology
Code of subject: 6.054.00.O.048
Credits: 3.00
Department: Sociology and Social Work
Lecturer: prof.Klymanska L.D.
Semester: 8 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Мета вивчення дисципліни: The qualification work of a Bachelor of Sociology involves: developing skills to independently explain, evaluate, generalize social phenomena and processes occurring in the modern world, in particular in Ukraine; formation of sociological thinking and sociological culture, expansion of theoretical and practical knowledge by profession, their application in the case of solving certain tasks; identifying knowledge of theoretical sociology, branch and special sociological theories, methodology, methods and techniques of sociological research.
Завдання: The defense of the bachelor's qualification thesis involves the formation of the following competencies in the student: General: ЗK 2. Ability to communicate in a foreign language. ЗK 5. Ability to communicate with representatives of other professional groups of different levels (with experts from other fields of knowledge/types of economic activity). ЗK 7. Skills of interpersonal interaction. Professional/special: ЗK 7. Ability to present the results of sociological research for specialists and non-specialists. СК 8. The ability to observe the norms of professional ethics of a sociologist in their activities.
Learning outcomes: Use the conceptual apparatus of sociology in educational, research and other areas of professional activity. Understand the history of sociology, its modern concepts and theories, the main problems. Apply the provisions of sociological theories and concepts to the study of social change in Ukraine and the world. Explain the patterns and features of development and functioning of social phenomena in the context of professional tasks. Communicate fluently in state and foreign languages orally and in writing on professional matters. Be able to use information and communication technologies in the process of searching, collecting and analyzing sociological information. Substantiate their own position, make and argue independent conclusions based on research and analysis of professional literature. Be able to develop a program of sociological research. Have the skills to collect social information using quantitative and qualitative methods. Present the results of their own research to professionals and non-specialists. Conceptual scientific and practical knowledge. Critical understanding of theories, principles, methods and concepts in the field of professional activity and / or training. In-depth cognitive and practical skills, mastery and innovation at the level required to solve complex specialized tasks and practical problems in the field of professional activity or training. Data collection, interpretation and application. Communication on professional issues, including in a foreign language, orally and in writing Management of complex technical or professional activities or projects.
Required prior and related subjects: • Bachelor Thesis Completion
Summary of the subject: A bachelor's thesis is an important form of independent educational activity of a student under the guidance of a teacher, in the process of which he acquires knowledge, skills and skills in conducting scientific research. Qualification work is a study of a problematic issue with elements of scientific research. It determines the general educational and professional maturity of the graduate, his scientific and special training, the ability to think logically and creatively apply the acquired knowledge when solving practical tasks, organize them in writing, gives the right to obtain a bachelor's qualification in the field of "Sociology".
Опис: Preparation of work for defense: requirements for design, constituent elements of the work, general rules for citations and references to used scientific sources, student preparation for defense and defense procedure.
Assessment methods and criteria: Defence (demonstration) of qualification paper (100%)
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: Evaluation of the bachelor's qualification work in the format of a public defense based on the feedback of the scientific supervisor, the review of the reviewer and the results of the defense.
Recommended books: • Методичні вказівки до виконання бакалаврської кваліфікаційної роботи для студентів першого (бакалаврського) рівня вищої освіти за спеціальністю 054 «Соціологія» галузі знань 05 «Соціальні та поведінкові науки» всіх форм навчання (2020) / В.М. Піча, В.Є. Савка, Л.Д. Климанська, М.В. Школяр, С.К.Андрейчук, У.В. Яцишин. Львів: КСР. 65 с. • Черниш Н. Й. Соціологія. Курс лекцій. — Львів, 2007.