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    University of Djelfa
    College of Social and Human Sciences
    Department of Sociology and Demography

    • Teacher of the subject : TOUMI BELKACEM

      • Contacts : b.toumi@univ-djelfa.dz
      • Course: A methodological unit
      • Coefficient : 2
      • Crédits : 3
      • Evaluation: Exam + continuous monitoring            
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  • Course Objectives

    This course aims to:

    • - Teaching the student how to get rid of subjectivity
    • - Training the student to think systematically
    • - Understanding the most important methodological steps of scientific research
    • - Directing the student towards criticism and analysis   

                                                                                             

  • Course prerequisites

    In order for the student to understand this course, he must be familiar with:

    • - Familiar with research methods in general
    • - The student’s readiness to get rid of preconceived ideas
    • - The student's readiness to get rid of subjectivity                                             

                                                                               

  • Course contents

    Introduction
    • - chapter 1: What is scientific research
    • - chapter 2: Approaches of scientific research in the social sciences
    Conclusion

            


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