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*EU perspective <ref> EU Perspective: [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/ec_activities/index_en.htm European Commission sustainable development policies] and [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/welcome/index_en.htm European Council´s documents]</ref> | *EU perspective <ref> EU Perspective: [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/ec_activities/index_en.htm European Commission sustainable development policies] and [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/welcome/index_en.htm European Council´s documents]</ref> | ||
==What is case study?== | ==What is case study?== | ||
Read more about '''[[case study development]]'''! And consider when case studies might be used - as a method of research... | |||
''"The case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building."''<ref>Case study. (2010, November 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10:40, November 25, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Case_study&oldid=396806238</ref> | ''"The case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building."''<ref>Case study. (2010, November 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10:40, November 25, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Case_study&oldid=396806238</ref> | ||
...or as a well developed method in teaching/learning<ref>ETH Zurich, Natural and Social Science Interface (NSSI): Transdisciplinarity Laboratory (TdLab) [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.uns.ethz.ch/translab/index</ref>. In this course, it will serve as a tool for joint work on specific globalization theme. | |||
==Write it yourselves!== | ==Write it yourselves!== | ||
While case study research has its specifics, the writing process is similar to any other academic discourse. | |||
=== Writing assistant === | === Writing assistant === | ||
*[[Blank page]] is template with relevant instructions - start your writing process here: | |||
*[[Blank page]] template with relevant instructions | ** If you still need to decide about your theme and focus? Start with [[Reading manual|reading (for writing)]] or try [[Prewriting techniques|prewriting]]. | ||
*[[Reading manual]] | ** [[Literature review]] is a good starting point when you already have some (research or preliminary) question. | ||
*[[Writing manual]] | *[[Writing manual]] is a good overview of writing techniques - pay attention to ethical rules whech need to be observed carefully! | ||
*Model of the Case Study writing - [[New Zealand 2010: Mining in Schedule 4 Conflict]] | *Model of the Case Study writing - [[New Zealand 2010: Mining in Schedule 4 Conflict]] | ||
==== Examples for your work ==== | ==== Examples for your work ==== | ||
*[[2008/2009 student themes]] | *[[2008/2009 student themes]] | ||
*[[Globalisation Risks and Opportunities]] handbook | |||
*[[2010/2011 student case studies]] | *[[2010/2011 student case studies]] | ||
===Assessment=== | ===Assessment=== | ||
Throughout the e-learning courses, students´ outcomes - texts - are assessed with regard to following criteria: | Throughout the e-learning courses, students´ outcomes - texts - are assessed with regard to following criteria: | ||
* [[Rubric for assessment of the text]] | * [[Rubric for assessment of the text]] | ||
* [[Rubric for evaluation of the discussion]] | * [[Rubric for evaluation of the discussion]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 09:14, 24 October 2011
What is Globalization?
- Introduction: Globalization on Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy[1]
- Globalization in brief: Global Transformations web [2] or educational materials from the Levin Institute[3]
- Globalisation in depth[4] (educational materials by the Charles University - selected topics from last year´s course)
What is case study?
Read more about case study development! And consider when case studies might be used - as a method of research...
"The case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building."[7]
...or as a well developed method in teaching/learning[8]. In this course, it will serve as a tool for joint work on specific globalization theme.
Write it yourselves!
While case study research has its specifics, the writing process is similar to any other academic discourse.
Writing assistant
- Blank page is template with relevant instructions - start your writing process here:
- If you still need to decide about your theme and focus? Start with reading (for writing) or try prewriting.
- Literature review is a good starting point when you already have some (research or preliminary) question.
- Writing manual is a good overview of writing techniques - pay attention to ethical rules whech need to be observed carefully!
- Model of the Case Study writing - New Zealand 2010: Mining in Schedule 4 Conflict
Examples for your work
- 2008/2009 student themes
- Globalisation Risks and Opportunities handbook
- 2010/2011 student case studies
Assessment
Throughout the e-learning courses, students´ outcomes - texts - are assessed with regard to following criteria:
References
- ↑ Scheuerman, William, "Globalization", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2010 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2010/entries/globalization/
- ↑ Held, D., McGrew, A., Goldblatt, D., Perraton, J. (1999) What is Globalization? [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.polity.co.uk/global/whatisglobalization.asp. Basic outline of globalization principles and effects, although rather outdated
- ↑ Levin Institute, Globalization101.org page [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.globalization101.org/What_is_Globalization.html (American perspective)
- ↑ Globalisation 2009/2010 Themes (2010, December 4). In VCSEwiki. Retrieved 10:54, December 5, 2010, from http://www.czp.cuni.cz/vcsewiki/index.php/Globalisation_2009/2010_Themes
- ↑ Lechner, F. et al. (2001) The Globalization website. [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/. Excellent resource for hyperlinks to issues, theories and especially news from various sources.
- ↑ EU Perspective: European Commission sustainable development policies and European Council´s documents
- ↑ Case study. (2010, November 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10:40, November 25, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Case_study&oldid=396806238
- ↑ ETH Zurich, Natural and Social Science Interface (NSSI): Transdisciplinarity Laboratory (TdLab) [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.uns.ethz.ch/translab/index