Methodology of field research
| Title | ΜΕΘΟΔΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΡΕΥΝΑΣ ΠΕΔΙΟΥ / Methodology of field research |
| Title in Italian | Methodology of field research |
| Code | 11338 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Italian Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600000766 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Italian Language and Literature 2013
Registered students: 32
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Language and Literature | Mandatory Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600273378
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600273378
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- Italian (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
NONE
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
a) set the research goals
b) compose the research questions
c) set a schedule emphasizing to the time and the place of the data gathering as well as to the time of data processing and analysis.
d) choose the sampling method and number
e) construct the research tool
f) analyze the data collected choosing the proper method
g) extract conclusions and make decisions according to the research target.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
a) Definitions and typologies of the scientific research
b) Meaning of the terms "variable, variable value"
c) Scales
d) Research assumption, working hypothesis
e) Population, sample, sampling
f) Sampling methods
g) Data gathering tools
h) Codification, coding
i) Parametric and non-paramentric data analysis models and methods
Keywords
Field research, data analysis
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of the computer laboratory and the moodle platform with the support of the ETEP laboratory member.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | |||||
| Seminars | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
After the conclusion of the theoretical part, the participating students are called to design and implement a short field research in groups of 5. During its implementation and at the end they present to rest of the class their results. These results they have to assign to the professor in a written report.
Those who are not participating will be evaluated with a final examination.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βιβλίο [122077689]: Η Ερευνητική Μεθοδολογία στον Πραγματικό Κόσμο, 5η Έκδοση, Gray David, Δελιάς Παύλος, Χατζόγλου Πρόδρομος (Επιστ. Επιμέλεια)
Βιβλίο [102075594]: ΜΕΘΟΔΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΡΕΥΝΑΣ ΣΤΙΣ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΕΣ, ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ ΣΤΑΜΟΒΛΑΣΗΣ, ΓΙΟΥΛΗ ΒΑΪΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ
Additional bibliography for study
Τσοπάνογλου Α., 2010. Μεθοδολογία της επιστημονικής έρευνας και εφαρμογές της στην αξιολόγηση της γλωσσικής κατάρτισης. Θεσσαλονίκη: Ζήτη.
Cohen L., Manion L., Morrison K. (2008). Μεθοδολογία εκπαιδευτικής έρευνας. Αθήνα: Μεταίχμιο.
Guibert J., Jumel G., 1997. Méthodologie des pratiques de terrain en sciences humaines et sociales. Paris: A. Colin.
Μπεχράκης, Θ., 1999. Πολυδιάστατη ανάλυση δεδομένων. Αθήνα: Νέα Σύνορα – Λιβάνης.
Παπαδημητρίου, Γ., 2001. Περιγραφική στατιστική. Θεσσαλονίκη: Παρατηρητής.
Aiken, L., 1996. Rating scales and checklists. New York, Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Aiken, L., 1997. Questionnaires & inventories. New York, Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Cohen, L., Manion, L. (1980). Research Methods in Education. London: Croom Helm Ltd. (Μεταφρασμένο στην ελληνική γλώσσα με τον τίτλο: Cohen, L., Manion, L. (1997). Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας. Μητσοπούλου, Χ. Φιλοπούλου, Μ. (μτφ.), Αθήνα: εκδ. Έκφραση
Last Update
03-10-2025
