Research design and management

Course: Political Geography and Geopolitics

Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet

Title
Research design and management
Code
ОК. 6
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PLO02. Evaluate the results of own work work, demonstrate the ability to to work in a team. PLO04. To conduct research and/or conduct innovative activities in order to obtain new knowledge, development of new methods and procedures in geography and interdisciplinary contexts. PLO12. Plan and execute theoretical and applied research, make informed conclusions, analyze and present the results of of research. PLO 14. Formulate scientific hypotheses, identify relevant aspects in fundamental and applied areas of research, develop and manage projects in the field of geography, environmental management, urban and regional development
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1) Knowledge of the theoretical and methodological foundations of political geography and geopolitics (MC 1, 2, 4, 5) under this programme ; 2) Skills of comparative geographical, context, indicator, spatial analysis; 3) Basic knowledge and skills of management
Course content
The course updates knowledge and skills of professional analytics, design and management of research projects in relation to specific research tasks and practical problems, considering, in particular: the integrative role of geographical knowledge in solving current research problems and practical problems in political geography and geopolitics; basic principles, ontological principles, conceptual map of research and preparation of research proposal; analytical scheme of research using qualitative and quantitative research methods, methods of visualization of data and research results; basics of project activity methods and stages of research project management. The course is taught in English.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Dictionary of Human Geography// edited by Derek Gregory..[et.al.] 5th edition. Wiley Blackwell, 2009. 2. Disining Research. [Electronic resoutrce] - Access mode: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/designing-research.html. 3. Fisher, A. Critical thinking. An Introduction. Cambridge: University Press. 2001 [Electronic resource] URL: http://assets.cambridge.org/052100/9847/sample/0521009847ws.pdf 4. Kiptenko V.K. Geography in the dimension of the international project GRAGE // Geography in Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: 85 years - achievements and prospects”. March 30-31, 2018. Kyiv, pp. 335-353.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, workshops classes, consultations, assignments for independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Learning outcomes –1.1. - 1.5. (knowledge) - up to 10% for each - Learning outcomes - 2 (skills LO 2.1.-2.3) - up to 30% - Learning outcomes - 3 (communication) - up to 10% - Learning outcomes - 4 (autonomy and responsibility) - up to 10%
Language of instruction
Ukrainian/English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Viktoriia Kostiantynivna Kiptenko
Regional Studies and Tourism
heohrafichnyi fakultet

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Regional Studies and Tourism
heohrafichnyi fakultet