The theory of the science

Course: International Communications

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
The theory of the science
Code
ВБ 7.2
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
To know principles and rules of organization of scientific research, approaches to the formation and development of methodology of international political research theoretical principles of methodological support of practical international political research to be able use in research activities knowledge about the organization and conduct of scientific research Use research skills to solve practical scientific problems Gain basic communication skills ability to participate in discussions, focus on significant components of the chosen problem ability to participate in interdisciplinary projects of complex scientific research of complex systems. show attention and tolerance to other (and different) thoughts in the process of intellectual communication. Autonomy and responsibility find the necessary information from various sources, make informed decisions have an intellectual conscience, honesty in the formation and expression of intellectual position
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
To know: basic principles and methods of modern information,classification and basic characteristics of information sources, methods and forms of theoretical and empirical knowledge,levels and forms of information and analytical activities,research of current international issues To be able to: collect,process, and interpret information,monitor open sources, formulate the main objectives of information and analytical work in international relations,identify components of information and analytical activities,conduct information retrieval,analyze the content of documents, form a final document,explore sources and channels of international information.Possess basic skills of information retrieval,scientific analysis and categorical thinking,application of methods and forms of theoretical and empirical knowledge, analysis of situations in international relations,research of current international issues, in the formation of assumptions, predictions and forecasts in international relations.
Course content
Module I Theoretical base of methodology and organization of research Module II Research in international communications
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, case study
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Oral answers, comments, blitz poll, discussion, problems – up to 20 points. 2. Tasks for individual work (case study presentation) – up to 50 points. 3.Module control work – up to 30 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Olha Andrieieva
Chair of International Information
Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Chair of International Information
Educational and scientific institute of international relations