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== What is a case study? ==
== What is a case study? ==
"...complex examples which give an insight into the context of a problem as well as illustrating the main point." (Fry et al, 1999)
Case study represents PRACTICAL contribution to the theme based on experience more than readings.


"student centred activities based on topics that demonstrate theoretical concepts in an applied setting." (Davis & Wilcock, 2003)  
"...'''complex example''' which gives an insight into the context of a problem as well as illustrating the main point." (Fry et al, 1999)
Case study represents PRACTICAL contribution to the theme based on experience more than readings. In order to accomplish it successfully, please:
 
"...are based on topics that '''demonstrate''' theoretical '''concepts in an applied setting'''." (Davis & Wilcock, 2003)  
 
investigation of it is driven by interest in '''indivudual''' cases, not by the methods of inquiry, as it "...focuses on a '''single''' actor, single enterprise etc. usually under natural conditions so that to understand it (bounded system in its natural habitat)" (Dillon & Reid, 2004).
 
But it should gather evidence so that it is accessible for subsequent critical assessment (case study is sometimes conceptualized as a '''form of research''')!
 
In order to write a good case study, you should:
* choose a local issue with global dimension and describe it - it will be included as a Case Study as an annex of [[Globalisation 2010/2011 Themes]]
* choose a local issue with global dimension and describe it - it will be included as a Case Study as an annex of [[Globalisation 2010/2011 Themes]]
* you might explore resources and links that we have provided you - case writing is not pure description of the situation. In order that somebody could learn from it, you have to observe some basic principles.
* you might explore resources and links that we have provided you - case writing is not pure description of the situation. In order that somebody could learn from it, you have to observe some basic principles.
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== Literature used ==
== Literature used ==
*Davis, C. & Wilcock, E. (2003) Teaching Materials Using Case Studies. The UK Centre for Materials Education. Available from http://www.materials.ac.uk/guides/casestudies.asp
*Davis, C. & Wilcock, E. (2003) Teaching Materials Using Case Studies. The UK Centre for Materials Education. Available from http://www.materials.ac.uk/guides/casestudies.asp
*Dillon, J., & Reid, A. (2004). Issues in case-study methodology in investigating environmental and sustainability issues in higher education: towards a problem-based approach? Environmental Education Research, 10(1), 23–37.
*Fry H, Ketteridge S and Marshall S (1999) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Kogan Page, Glasgow, pp408
*Fry H, Ketteridge S and Marshall S (1999) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Kogan Page, Glasgow, pp408
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