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*Globalization website <ref> 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.</ref>. Slightly outdated resource but provides very useful [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/glossary.html glossary], brief overview of [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/debates.html globalisation debates], and insight into most important [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/theories.html theories]. | *Globalization website <ref> 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.</ref>. Slightly outdated resource but provides very useful [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/glossary.html glossary], brief overview of [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/debates.html globalisation debates], and insight into most important [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/theories.html theories]. | ||
==What is case study?== | ==What is a case study?== | ||
Read more about '''[[case study development]]'''! And consider when case studies might be used - as a method of research... | 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. ( | ''"The case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building."''<ref>Case study. (2012, October 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 08:25, October 31, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Case_study&oldid=517944566. Use Wikipedia for basic orientation in this theme, if you want to get more precise information (for citing), use references mentioned in the text, e.g. | ||
*Bent Flyvbjerg, 2006, "Five Misunderstandings About Case Study Research." Qualitative Inquiry, vol. 12, no. 2, April, pp. 219-245. [online] available from http://flyvbjerg.plan.aau.dk/Publications2006/0604FIVEMISPUBL2006.pdf | |||
*Bent Flyvbjerg, 2011, "Case Study," in Norman K. Denzin and Yvonna S. Lincoln, eds., The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, 4th Edition (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage), pp. 301-316. [online] available from http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/centres/bt/directory/Documents/CaseStudy4%202HBQR11PRINT.pdf </ref> | |||
...or as a well developed method in | ...or as a well-developed method in transdisciplinary dialogue where mutual learning is expected<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 cooperative work on a 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. | 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]] is a template with relevant instructions - start your writing process here: | ||
** | ** Do you still need to decide on your theme and focus? Start with the [[Reading manual|reading (for writing)]] or try [[Prewriting techniques|prewriting]]. | ||
** [[Literature review]] is a good starting point when you already have some (research or preliminary) question. | ** [[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 | * [[Writing manual]] is a good overview of writing techniques - pay attention to the ethical rules which need to be observed carefully! | ||
==== Examples for your work ==== | ==== Examples for your work ==== | ||
*[[2008/2009 student themes]] | *[[Students:2008/2009 student themes]] | ||
*[[Globalisation Risks and Opportunities]] handbook | *[[Globalisation Risks and Opportunities]] handbook | ||
*[[2010/2011 student case studies]] | *[[2010/2011 student case studies]] | ||
* Model of | * Model of Case Study writing - [[New Zealand 2010: Mining in Schedule 4 Conflict]] | ||
* And the case study developed collaboratively by students last year [[Ghana 2011: Gold Mining Resurgence]] | * And the case study developed collaboratively by students last year [[Ghana 2011: Gold Mining Resurgence]] | ||
===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 the 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]] | ||
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*Introduction: Globalization on Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: 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/ | *Introduction: Globalization on Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: 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/ | ||
* Globalization in brief: Global Transformations web - 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 | * Globalization in brief: Global Transformations web - 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 | ||
*Globalisation 2009/2010 Themes. In VCSEwiki. Retrieved from http:// | *Globalisation 2009/2010 Themes. In VCSEwiki. Retrieved from http://vcsewiki.czp.cuni.cz/wiki/Globalisation_2009/2010_Themes (educational materials by the Charles University - selected topics from past courses). | ||
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