Title

M1: Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science

Semester

E2022

Master programme in

Social Entrepreneurship and Management

Type of activity

Course

Teaching language

English

Study regulation

Read about the Master Programme and find the Study Regulations at ruc.dk

REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE

Registration

Sign up for study activities at STADS Online Student Service within the announced registration period, as you can see on the Study administration homepage. When signing up for study activities, please be aware of potential conflicts between study activities or exam dates. The planning of activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose.

Number of participants

ECTS

Responsible for the activity

Head of study

Luise Li Langergaard (luiseli@ruc.dk)

Teachers

Study administration

IMT Studyadministration (imt-studyadministration@ruc.dk)

Exam code(s)

U60215

ACADEMIC CONTENT

Overall objective

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge and tools to study and do their own research in the field of social entrepreneurship. The course provides a basis for students’ knowledge of and own research in the field of social entrepreneurship. The workshop offers insight into social entrepreneurship and social enterprises and its leadership and management in the wake of global transformations and challenges. The workshop also prepares students to do their own research through problem-oriented project work. Furthermore, the course trains the students to select between key philosophies of science aiming at deepening students’ understanding and application of methodologies relevant to the field.

Detailed description of content

The central themes of the course

This workshop offers an introduction to the social entrepreneurship/social enterprise/social economy universe across the world in the context of global transformations related to new inequalities rooted in the dominant expressions of capitalism, the rise of populist governments and ecological degradation.

The field will be firmly rooted in relevant theories of social science, with the active input of students’ experiences and motivations. Starting with introductory workshops, presentations and keynote speeches on the field of social entrepreneurship, management and global transformations and challenges, epistemologies (such as epistemologies of the South) and critical research designs, as well as problem-oriented project work.

The course introduces key philosophies of science, such as critical realism, social constructivism, hermeneutics and phenomenology. It also aims to deepen students’ understanding of qualitative methodology through lectures and workshops. Finally, the course supports students’ reflection and articulation of learning and competencies in relation to their role as researchers in social entrepreneurship.

Course material and Reading list

Overall plan and expected work effort

Study intensity

5 ECTS = 127 hours. 16 hours in first two weeks, 16 hours for workshops = 32 hours course attendance. 9,75 hours of preparation per session. Writing Portfolio exam 17 hours.

Preparation for class includes reading and preparing written or oral presentations and follow-up after classes with taking reflection notes for the portfolio.

Teaching and learning activities:

Workshops (2-4h sessions with group exercises, peer-to-peer feedback, both based on group work and not, seminar-style)
Panel: teachers running the game/ setting the stage, expertise-led and let students ask questions.
Lectures (90 minute talks – delivery of content)
Group exercises in class
Individual writing of reflections for portfolio
Peer feedback in class
Independent work individually and in groups
Homework/reading

Format

Evaluation and feedback

The course is evaluated with an individual survey and with an oral evaluation in class of the last session of the course.

Programme

ASSESSMENT

Overall learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Compare, assess and select between different philosophies of science and epistemological pluralism relevant to doing research in the field of social entrepreneurship.
Critically reflect on the relevance and impact of different scientific methods for the study and execution of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise.
Compare, assess, and analyse methods and methodology related to case-based studies in the field of Social Enterpreneurship, Social Enterprise and Social and Solidarity Economy.
Reflect on and apply PPL principles to their preunderstandings, prior experiences and different scientific methods for studying SE.
Present and reflect upon own research interest and learning goals in the field.

Form of examination

Individual portfolio exam.

The character limit of the portfolio is 12,000-14,400 characters, including spaces. Examples of written products are exercise responses, talking points for presentations, written feedback, reflections, written assignments. The preparation of the products may be subject to time limits.
The character limits include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

The portfolio is written partially during the course.

The entire portfolio must be handed in at the same time (uploaded to eksamen.ruc.dk). Handing in the portfolio or parts of the portfolio to the supervisor for feedback, cannot replace the upload to eksamen.ruc.dk.

Assessment: Pass/Fail.
Moderation: Internal co-assessor.

Form of Re-examination

Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam

Type of examination in special cases

Examination and assessment criteria

It will be assessed to which degree the student demonstrates:

Present and reflect upon own research interest and learning goals in the field. This includes a reflection on their initial motivation and a reflection on how the course has contributed to learning and competencies for studying social entrepreneurship.
Critical reflection on the relevance and impact of different scientific methods for the study and execution of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise.
Reflect on and apply PPL principles and learning on qualitative methods to their preunderstandings, prior experiences and different scientific methods for studying SE.
and whether the exam fulfills all formal requirements.

Exam code(s)

Exam code(s) : U60215

Last changed

25/05/2022

lecture list:

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Thursday 01-09-2022 10:15 - 01-09-2022 12:00 in week 35
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Friday 02-09-2022 10:00 - 02-09-2022 14:30 in week 35
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Monday 05-09-2022 08:15 - 05-09-2022 10:00 in week 36
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Monday 12-09-2022 08:15 - 12-09-2022 12:00 in week 37
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Wednesday 21-09-2022 14:15 - 21-09-2022 18:00 in week 38
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Wednesday 05-10-2022 08:15 - 05-10-2022 12:00 in week 40
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Thursday 13-10-2022 08:15 - 13-10-2022 12:00 in week 41
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Thursday 20-10-2022 08:15 - 20-10-2022 12:00 in week 42
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Tuesday 01-11-2022 08:15 - 01-11-2022 12:00 in week 44
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Friday 04-11-2022 08:15 - 04-11-2022 12:00 in week 44
Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Thursday 24-11-2022 10:00 - 24-11-2022 10:00 in week 47
M1: Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science - Portfolio hand-in (SEM)

Monday 09-01-2023 10:00 - 09-01-2023 10:00 in week 02
M1: Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science - Reexam - Portfolio hand-in (SEM)

M1: Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science

lecture list:

Show lessons for Subclass: 1 Find calendar (1) PDF for print (1)

Thursday 01-09-2022 10:15 - 01-09-2022 12:00 in week 35 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Friday 02-09-2022 10:00 - 02-09-2022 14:30 in week 35 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Monday 05-09-2022 08:15 - 05-09-2022 10:00 in week 36 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Monday 12-09-2022 08:15 - 12-09-2022 12:00 in week 37 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Wednesday 21-09-2022 14:15 - 21-09-2022 18:00 in week 38 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Wednesday 05-10-2022 08:15 - 05-10-2022 12:00 in week 40 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Thursday 13-10-2022 08:15 - 13-10-2022 12:00 in week 41 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Thursday 20-10-2022 08:15 - 20-10-2022 12:00 in week 42 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Tuesday 01-11-2022 08:15 - 01-11-2022 12:00 in week 44 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Friday 04-11-2022 08:15 - 04-11-2022 12:00 in week 44 Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science (SEM)

Thursday 24-11-2022 10:00 - 24-11-2022 10:00 in week 47 M1: Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science - Portfolio hand-in (SEM)

Monday 09-01-2023 10:00 - 09-01-2023 10:00 in week 02 M1: Introductory workshop: entering the field, methods and philosophy of science - Reexam - Portfolio hand-in (SEM)