Study programme 2025-2026Français
Elements of Epistemology of Social Sciences
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences (MONS) (day schedule) à l"School of Human and Social Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UH-B3-SCHUMS-006-MCompulsory UEJAMAR DavidH940 - Sociologie et Anthropologie
  • JAMAR David

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français22860055.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
H-SSOC-301Elements of Epistemology of Social Sciences228600Q1100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
    • Conduct relevant research from scientific literature on a particular research topic.
    • Know the principles of different methodological approaches.
    • Give a critique and argue a point of view as part of a scientific approach
  • Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
    • Develop and structure reasoning and arguments by mobilising concepts and methods specific to disciplines of human and social sciences.
    • Communicate, both orally and in writing, on issues related to human and social sciences.
  • Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
    • Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.

Learning Outcomes of UE

See AA H-ISOC-301 Eléments d'épistémologie des sciences sociales.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

See AAH-ISOC-301 Eléments d'épistémologie des sciences sociales.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
H-SSOC-301
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Exercices de création et recherche en atelier
  • Préparations, travaux, recherches d'information

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
H-SSOC-301
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
H-SSOC-301Syllabus and notes furnished by the professor. 

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
H-SSOC-301Some texts from classical author will be upload on moodle. 

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
H-SSOC-301Berthelot, J-M, Épistémologie des sciences sociales, Paris, PUF, 2001

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
H-SSOC-301Authorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
H-SSOC-301
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
H-SSOC-301n

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
H-SSOC-301
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Remote

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments

AAResit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
H-SSOC-301Not applicable

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
H-SSOC-301
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Remote

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
H-SSOC-301Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 07/08/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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