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Week
Type of classes and hours
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The theoretical foundation (positivism) of the quantitative methods. The stages of quantitative research, the common features and the casual character of the methods.
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1., 2.
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L2,S2
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The qualitative approach as a new paradigm in sociological research. The theoretical sources of a qualitative approach: phenomenology, the symbolic interactionism, comprehensive sociology of M.Vēbers.
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3., 4., 5., 6., 7.
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L6,S4
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The characteristic features of qualitative research. The stages of qualitative research.
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8., 9., 10.
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L4,S2
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Included observation as qualitative research method. The stages and the tasks of included observation. Social interaction in the presence of the research objects. Gathering, recording and analysis of data. The strong and the weak points of included observation.
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11., 12., 13.
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L4,S2
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Interviewing. Extended interviews. The differences between qualitative and quantitative interviews. Non-structural interviews.
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14., 15., 16., 17.
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L4,S4
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A biographical method, life course, personal documents including non-structural interviews.
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18., 19.
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L2,S2
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Focus groups as the methods of qualitative research. History of origination of the method and its most characteristic features. Planning of the focus groups. The role of a moderator, its dependence on the type of the focus group. Leading of a focus group. Gathering of data. Data analysis.
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20., 21., 22., 23., 24.
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L6,S4
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Problems in qualitative research
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The problem of interpretation;
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Relations of a theory and research;
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case studies and generalization.
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25., 26., 27., 28.
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L6,S2
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Qualitative research data analysis, the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis, the methods of qualitative data analysis.
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Combination, types and objectives of quantitative and qualitative methods.
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29., 30., 31., 32.
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L4,S4
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Requirements for the Acquisition of Credit Points: Presence at seminars, prepared practical work.
Literature:
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Alasuutari, P. Researching culture. Qualitative Method and Cultural Studies. Sage.
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Bogdan, R. and Taylor, S.J. Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods: a Phenomenological Approach to the Social Sciences. NY: Willy, 1975.
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Bryman, A. Quantity and Quality in Social Research: NY: Routledge, 1993.
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Analyzing Qualitative Data. by Bryman, A. and Burgess, R.G. Routledge, 1994.
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Bernard, H. R. Research Methods in Anthropology. Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Sage, 1994.
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Handbook of Qualitative Research. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage, 1994.
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Kvale, S. Interviews. An introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewin. Sage.
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Morgan, D.L. Focus Groups as Qualitative Research. Newbury Park, Sage, 1988.
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Ragin, C. Constructing Social Research.
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Silverman, D. Interpreting Qualitative Data.
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Strauss, A.L. Qualitative Analysis for Social Scientists. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993.
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Successful Focus Groups. Advancing the State of the Art. (by Morgan, D.L. ed.) Newbury Park, Sage, 1993.
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Erika M. Hoerning Life Course and Biographical Research. Göteborg, 1996.
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Matthew B.Miles, A.Michael Huberman Qualitative Data Analysis. 2nd ed. Sage, 1994.
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Lee Thomas W. Using Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research. Sage, 1999.
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Heinze, Thomas-Qualitative Sozialforschung: Erfahrungen, Probleme und Perspektiven (2., um einen Nachtrag erweiterte Auflage)-Opladen-Westdeutscher Verlag-1992-215 S.
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Lazarsfeld, P. F. Qualitative Analysis. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, Inc. 1972
The Name of the Course: Public Speech
The Scope of the Course: 64 contact hours (10 hours of lectures, 20 hours of practical classes)
(2 hours of individual classes during the term)
4 credit points. The form of assessment: tests.
The Author of the Course: lecturer Dace Skadiņa
Preconditions for the Acquisition of the Course: An appropriate voice material, an ability to concentrate an imagination that is easy to rouse.
The Contents of the Course: Research of the speaking skills and maximal acquisition of their use, influential and impressive practising of the skills of public communication processes.
Thematic Planning:
Theme
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Week
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Type of classes and hours
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The basic conditions of verbal expression.
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1
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L2
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The importance and technique of correct breathing.
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2-3
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L2,P2
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The technique of sound formation.
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4
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L2
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Exercises in breathing, attention and concentration.
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5-15
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P6
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Exercises in patter.
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5-15
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P2
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Sets of speech exercises.
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5- 15
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P8
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The skills of verbal activities.
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6
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L2
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A phrase and investigation of its rhythms.
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7
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L2
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The information of a text and subtexts.
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8-10
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L2,P2
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A gesture and its meaning.
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17
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L2
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The classical theories of public speech.
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18
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L2
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Information, its types, the preparation and presentation of information.
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19-22
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P4
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A logical analysis of a text.
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19 - 22
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L2P2
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Preconditions for effective speech.
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23
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L2
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Preparation of a public speech.
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24-27
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P8
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Preparation of an artistic performance.
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28-31
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P6
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Requirements for the Acquisition of Credit Points: Presence at 75% of lectures and practical classes and successfully completed practical tasks: addresses and the preparation of an artistic performance.
Literature:
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Apele A. Runas māksla.-Rīga,1982
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Bormane O.Skatuves runas pamati.Rīga,1961
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Berry C. Voice and the actor.Harvay London,1993
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