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SEMINAR

Course
ECON590 - SEMINAR
Department
Economics - English - Master
Course Type
Seminar
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
0
ECTS
5
T+P+L
0 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad ALJARAH
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

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SEMINAR

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 1. be able to reach information about a topic of interest. (2) be able to review an article or a book. (4) be able to write a report as a result of the literature review. (2) be able to prepare a presentation about their reports (preferably by using PowerPoint slides)(3) be able to do a presentation in front of the class. (3) be able to answer relevant questions asked by his/her classmates and the instructor. (2)
  2. 02 2. be able to review an article or a book. (4)
  3. 03 3. be able to write a report as a result of the literature review. (2)
  4. 04 4. be able to prepare a presentation about their reports (preferably by using PowerPoint slides)(3)
  5. 05 5. be able to do a presentation in front of the class. (3)
  6. 06 6. be able to answer relevant questions asked by his/her classmates and the instructor. (2)
  7. 07 7. appreciate literature review as a study making a valuable contribution to research studies. (2) SOLO AVERAGE: 2+4+2+3+3+2+2=2.57

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Research; Major types of Research in social sciences
Week 2 Research ethics and plagiarism
Week 3 Research methods and design in social sciences
Week 4 Literature review techniques
Week 5 Report writing for literature review
Week 6 Effective presentation techniques in social sciences
Week 7 Mid term
Week 8 Mid term
Week 9 Presentation of individual student reports
Week 10 Presentation of individual student reports
Week 11 Presentation of individual student reports
Week 12 Presentation of individual student reports
Week 13 Final exam
Week 14 Final exam
Week 15 -

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. Pearson.
  2. 02 Hanche, B. (2009). Intelligent Research Design. A guide for Beginning Researchers in the Social Sciences. Oxford University Press.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 1. be able to reach information about a topic of interest. (2) be able to review an article or a book. (4) be able to write a report as a result of the literature review. (2) be able to prepare a presentation about their reports (preferably by using PowerPoint slides)(3) be able to do a presentation in front of the class. (3) be able to answer relevant questions asked by his/her classmates and the instructor. (2)
  2. L02 2. be able to review an article or a book. (4)
  3. L03 3. be able to write a report as a result of the literature review. (2)
  4. L04 4. be able to prepare a presentation about their reports (preferably by using PowerPoint slides)(3)
  5. L05 5. be able to do a presentation in front of the class. (3)
  6. L06 6. be able to answer relevant questions asked by his/her classmates and the instructor. (2)
  7. L07 7. appreciate literature review as a study making a valuable contribution to research studies. (2) SOLO AVERAGE: 2+4+2+3+3+2+2=2.57

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 PO1: Endowed with the ability to evaluate self-learning needs adapted to the principle of lifelong learning.
  2. P02 PO2: Established a general knowledge of economics sufficient to conduct independent and original research on economic issues and suggest relevant economic policies to solve both microeconomic and macroeconomic problems.
  3. P03 PO3: Reached the required knowledge and skills; to understand the foundations, basic framework, and complexity of economic theories; to recognize the contribution and limitations of traditional theories; to explore modern economic theories and modeling of more complex situations; and to apply introduced theories in a discussion of research interests.
  4. P04 PO4: Engaged in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, using quantitative and qualitative methods to demonstrate the ability to analyze and make recommendations for complex contemporary economic issues.
  5. P05 PO5: Demonstrated the development of critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills with an attention to ethical aspects of data analytics, and been aware of acting in accordance with the ethical standard of scientific research and professional work.
  6. P06 PO6: Been equipped with the ability to plan, take responsibility in economic projects individually or within a team for economic decision making for a variety of economic concepts in national and global environment.
  7. P07 PO7: Endowed with the ability to communicate and explain effectively economic arguments both in oral and written ways to those with scholar knowledge and non-experts.
  8. P08 PO8: Been able to apply economic theory and methods in real life situations which is of primary importance to generate relevant economic policies and conduct economic research.
  9. P09 PO9: Developed an ability to conduct economic research and write a thesis connecting the theory and empirical conditions with particular attention to ethical perspectives and social responsibilities.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - -
L06 - - - - - - - - - -
L07 - - - - - - - - - -