Social Research (MSc) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - M Social Research (research)

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1 Social Research (MSc) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) I

2 The two-year Master's Programme in Social Research (MSR) offers a comprehensive curriculum in research design, quantitative and qualitative research skills and disciplinary understanding that prepares talented students for advanced research in the social sciences, particularly in preparation for a PhD trajectory. Alternatively, graduates will be well qualified for advanced social research positions in national and local social research institutes, international agencies, as well as marketing and public opinion research firms. The program offers multidisciplinary training, where students will specialize in a major track within one of five disciplines: -Anthropology, Human Security -Communication Science, Communication, Society and the Individual -Organization Sciences: Networking and Organizational Renewal -Political Sicence, Multi-Level Governance -Sociology, Globalization and Diversity. Overview of the programme: Year schedule Social Research. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) II

3 Inhoudsopgave MSR Anthropology: Human Security year 1 1 Master of Science in Social Research track Anthropology: Human security 1 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Anthropoloy: Human Security year 1 1 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Anthropology: Human Security. Year 2 2 Master of Science in Social Research track Sociology: Citizenship and Social Capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective Master's programme in Social Research. Track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual. Year 1 MSc1 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 3 2 MSc1 SR C&SC keuze FSW semester 2 3 MSc1 SR C&SC cumpulsory courses 3 Master's programme in Social Research. Track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual. Year 2 MSc2 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 1 3 MSc2 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 2 4 Master of Science in Social Research track Sociology: Citizenship and Social Capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective compulsory subjects Master of Science in Social Research track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual Master's Programme in Social Research.Track Sociology: Citizenship and Social capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective. Year 1 Master's Programme in Social Research.Track Sociology: Citizenship and Social capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective. Year 2 MSc SR CS second year electives 5 MScSR CS second year compulsory subjects 5 Master of Science in Social Research track Organization Sciences: Networking and Organizational Renewal Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Organizational Science: Networking and Organizational Renewal. Year 1 MSc1 SR OS keuze FSW periode 2 6 MSc1 SR OS keuze FSW periode 4 7 MSc1 SR OS compulsory subjects 7 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Organizational Science: Networking and Organizational Renewal. Year 2 MSc2 SR OS keuze FSW periode 1 7 MSc2 SR OS keuze FSW periode 2 8 MSc2 SR OS keuze semester 1 8 MScSR OS second year compulsory subjects 8 Master of Science in Social Research track Political Science: Multilevel Governance 9 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Political Science: Multilevel Governance. Year 1 MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 1 9 MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 2 9 MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 3 10 MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) III

4 MScSR PS first year compulsory subjects 10 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Political Science: Multilevel Governance. Year 2 MSc2 SR PS keuze 1 FSW periode 1 11 MSc2 SR PS keuze 2 FSW periode 1 11 MSc2 SR PS keuze 1 FSW periode 2 11 MSc2 SR PS keuze 2 FSW periode 2 11 MScSR PS second year compulsory subjects 12 Vak: Advanced Discourse Analysis 12 Vak: Advanced Network Analysis, Annual Seminar in Organizations 13 Vak: Advanced Strategic Management 14 Vak: Being Professional and Accountable, Annual Seminar in Strategy 15 Vak: Corporate Social Responsibility, Annual Seminar in Strategy 16 Vak: Cultural Change and Intervention COM Research Domain 17 Vak: Data Collection/Fieldwork Sociology track 18 Vak: Development and Social Transformation 19 Vak: Ethics and Integrity of Governance 20 Vak: Field Research Anthroplogy track 21 Vak: Field Research Design 22 Vak: Fieldwork Organization Sciences track 23 Vak: Global Religion and Local Diversity 24 Vak: Graduate Seminar Anthropology track 25 Vak: Identity and Diversity in Organizations COM Research Domain 26 Vak: Lineair Structural Models 27 Vak: Logic of Social Science Explanations 28 Vak: Manova 30 Vak: Marketing Communication and the Consumer 30 Vak: Master's Thesis in Social Research Anthropology track 31 Vak: Master's Thesis in Social Research Communication Science track 32 Vak: Master's Thesis in Social Research Organization Sciences track 33 Vak: Master's Thesis in Social Research Political Science track 34 Vak: Master's Thesis in Social Research Sociology track 35 Vak: Methods for Data Analysis 36 Vak: MSR Class 1 37 Vak: MSR Class 2 38 Vak: MSR-class first year 39 Vak: MSR-class second year 40 Vak: Multiculturalism: an international comparison 41 Vak: Multi-level and Panel Analysis 41 Vak: News Effects 42 Vak: Organizational Communication 44 Vak: Political Concepts and Processes 45 Vak: Psychology of Media Use 46 Vak: Qualitative Data Collection 48 Vak: Qualitative Data Collection Master Social Research Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) IV

5 Vak: Qualitative Interview 50 Vak: Research Design in the Social Sciences 51 Vak: Research Design in the Social Sciences 1 52 Vak: Research Design in the Social Sciences 2 53 Vak: Research Internship 1 Communication Science track 54 Vak: Research Internship 1 Sociology track 54 Vak: Research Internship 2 Communication Science track 54 Vak: Research Internship Political Science track 55 Vak: Research Internship Sociology track 56 Vak: Research Proposal Communication Science Track 56 Vak: Research Proposal Organization Sciences track 57 Vak: Research Proposal Sociology track 58 Vak: Selected Issues: Comparative and European Politics 59 Vak: Selected Issues: Global Environmental Governance 60 Vak: Selected issues: Institutions and Governance in the European Union 61 Vak: Selected Issues: International Security 63 Vak: Selected Issues: Transnational Governance 64 Vak: Sociology of Globalization part 1 65 Vak: Summer School 66 Vak: Summerschool/Conference 67 Vak: Thematic Reading Course and Workshop 68 Vak: Theoretical Orientation on Human Security 69 Vak: Theoretical Orientation on Human Security part 1 70 Vak: Theoretical Orientation on Human Security part 2 71 Vak: Theories and Approaches in Comparative Politics 72 Vak: Theories and Approaches in International Relations 74 Vak: Theory and Praxis in Doing Political Science Research 75 Vak: Transnational Entrepreneurship COM Research Domain 76 Vak: Transnationalization of Social Movements 78 Vak: Trust and Performance: Annual Seminar in Organization 79 Vak: Tutorial 2 Organization Science track 80 Vak: Tutorial 2 Political Science track 80 Vak: Tutorial 2 Sociology track 80 Vak: Tutorial 3 Organization Science track 80 Vak: Tutorial 3 Political Science track 80 Vak: Tutorial 3 Sociology track 81 Vak: Tutorial 4 Political Science track 81 Vak: Tutorial 4 Sociology track 81 Vak: Tutorial Anthropology Track 81 Vak: Tutorial Communication Science Track 82 Vak: Tutorial Organization Science track 82 Vak: Tutorial Political Science track 83 Vak: Tutorial Sociology track 84 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) V

6 MSR Anthropology: Human Security year 1 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Development and Social Transformation 6.0 S_DST Methods for Data Analysis 6.0 S_MDA MSR Class S_MC1 MSR Class S_MC2 Research Design in the Social Sciences 1 Research Design in the Social Sciences S_RDSS1 6.0 S_RDSS2 Summerschool/Conference 3.0 S_SUMC Theoretical Orientation on Human Security part 1 Theoretical Orientation on Human Security part S_TOHS1 6.0 S_TOHS2 Master of Science in Social Research track Anthropology: Human security Opleidingsdelen: - - Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Anthropoloy: Human Security year 1 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Anthropology: Human Security. Year 2 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Anthropoloy: Human Security year 1 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Discourse Analysis FSW Period SADA_O Field Research Design Semester SFRD_O Logic of Social Science Explanations FSW Period SLSSE_O MSR-class first year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC1_O Qualitative Data Collection FSW Period SQDC_O Qualitative Interview FSW Period SQI_O Research Design in the Social Sciences Semester SRDSS_O Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 1 van 84

7 Theoretical Orientation on Human Security Semester STOHS_O Tutorial Anthropology Track FSW Period STSRANT_O Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Anthropology: Human Security. Year 2 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Field Research Anthroplogy track Graduate Seminar Anthropology track Master's Thesis in Social Research Anthropology track Semester SFRANT_O Semester SGSANT_O Semester SMTSRANT_O MSR-class second year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC2_O Master of Science in Social Research track Sociology: Citizenship and Social Capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective Opleidingsdelen: - - Master's programme in Social Research. Track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual. Year 1 Master's programme in Social Research. Track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual. Year 2 Master's programme in Social Research. Track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual. Year 1 Opleidingsdelen: MSc1 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 3 MSc1 SR C&SC keuze FSW semester 2 MSc1 SR C&SC cumpulsory courses MSc1 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 3 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Manova FSW Period SMANOVA_O Qualitative Interview FSW Period SQI_O Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 2 van 84

8 MSc1 SR C&SC keuze FSW semester 2 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Research Internship 1 Sociology track Semester 2, FSW Periode MSc1 SR C&SC cumpulsory courses SRI1SOC_O Tutorial 2 Sociology track Semester ST2SRSOC_O Tutorial Sociology track Semester STSRSOC_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Global Religion and Local Diversity Logic of Social Science Explanations FSW Period SGRLD_O FSW Period SLSSE_O MSR-class first year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC1_O Multiculturalism: an international comparison Research Design in the Social Sciences Research Proposal Sociology track Sociology of Globalization part 1 Transnationalization of Social Movements Periode 2, Periode SMIC_O Semester SRDSS_O FSW Period SRPSOC_O FSW Period SSG1_O FSW Period STSM_O Master's programme in Social Research. Track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual. Year 2 Opleidingsdelen: MSc2 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 1 MSc2 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 2 Master of Science in Social Research track Sociology: Citizenship and Social Capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective compulsory subjects MSc2 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 1 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 3 van 84

9 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Research Internship Sociology track MSc2 SR C&SC keuze FSW periode 2 FSW Period SRISOC_O Tutorial 3 Sociology track FSW Periode ST3SRC&SC_O Tutorial 4 Sociology track FSW Periode ST4SRC&SC_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Network Analysis, Annual Seminar in Organizations Qualitative Data Collection Master Social Research FSW Period SANA-ASO_O FSW Period SQDCMSR_O Master of Science in Social Research track Sociology: Citizenship and Social Capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective compulsory subjects Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Data Collection/Fieldwork Sociology track Master's Thesis in Social Research Sociology track FSW Period SDATASOC_O Semester SMTSRSOC_O MSR-class second year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC2_O Multi-level and Panel Analysis FSW Period SMLPA_O Master of Science in Social Research track Communication Science: Communication, Society and the Individual Opleidingsdelen: - - Master's Programme in Social Research.Track Sociology: Citizenship and Social capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective. Year 1 Master's Programme in Social Research.Track Sociology: Citizenship and Social capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective. Year 2 Master's Programme in Social Research.Track Sociology: Citizenship and Social capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective. Year 1 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 4 van 84

10 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Logic of Social Science Explanations FSW Period SLSSE_O Manova FSW Period SMANOVA_O Marketing Communication and the Consumer Semester SMCC_O MSR-class first year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC1_O Psychology of Media Use Semester SPMU_O Research Design in the Social Sciences Research Internship 1 Communication Science track Tutorial Communication Science Track Semester SRDSS_O Semester SRICS1_O FSW Period STSRCW_O Master's Programme in Social Research.Track Sociology: Citizenship and Social capital - Comparative and Life Course Perspective. Year 2 Opleidingsdelen: - - MSc SR CS second year electives MScSR CS second year compulsory subjects MSc SR CS second year electives Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Network Analysis, Annual Seminar in Organizations FSW Period SANA-ASO_O Lineair Structural Models FSW Period SLSM_O MScSR CS second year compulsory subjects Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 5 van 84

11 Master's Thesis in Social Research Communication Science track Semester SMTSRCS_O MSR-class second year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC2_O Multi-level and Panel Analysis FSW Period SMLPA_O News Effects Semester SNE_O Research Internship 2 Communication Science track Research Proposal Communication Science Track FSW Period 2, FSW Period SRICS2_O FSW Period SRPCS_O Master of Science in Social Research track Organization Sciences: Networking and Organizational Renewal Opleidingsdelen: - - Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Organizational Science: Networking and Organizational Renewal. Year 1 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Organizational Science: Networking and Organizational Renewal. Year 2 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Organizational Science: Networking and Organizational Renewal. Year 1 Opleidingsdelen: MSc1 SR OS keuze FSW periode 2 MSc1 SR OS keuze FSW periode 4 MSc1 SR OS compulsory subjects MSc1 SR OS keuze FSW periode 2 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Being Professional and Accountable, Annual Seminar in Strategy Corporate Social Responsibility, Annual Seminar in Strategy Trust and Performance: Annual Seminar in Organization FSW Period SBPA-ASS_O FSW Period SCSR-ASS_O FSW Period STP-ASS_O Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 6 van 84

12 MSc1 SR OS keuze FSW periode 4 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Discourse Analysis Tutorial 2 Organization Science track MSc1 SR OS compulsory subjects FSW Period SADA_O FSW Periode 2, FSW Per 4 (M SCA DT) 5.0 ST2SROS_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Strategic Management Logic of Social Science Explanations FSW Period SASM_O FSW Period SLSSE_O MSR-class first year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC1_O Organizational Communication Research Design in the Social Sciences Research Proposal Organization Sciences track Thematic Reading Course and Workshop Tutorial Organization Science track FSW Period SOC_O Semester SRDSS_O Semester SRPOS_O FSW Period STRCW_O FSW Period 2, FSW Period STSROS_O Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Organizational Science: Networking and Organizational Renewal. Year 2 Opleidingsdelen: MSc2 SR OS keuze FSW periode 1 MSc2 SR OS keuze FSW periode 2 MSc2 SR OS keuze semester 1 MScSR OS second year compulsory subjects MSc2 SR OS keuze FSW periode 1 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 7 van 84

13 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Ethics and Integrity of Governance Multi-level and Panel Analysis Tutorial 3 Organization Science track MSc2 SR OS keuze FSW periode 2 FSW Period SEIG_O FSW Period SMLPA_O FSW Periode ST3SROS_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Network Analysis, Annual Seminar in Organizations Qualitative Data Collection Master Social Research MSc2 SR OS keuze semester 1 FSW Period SANA-ASO_O FSW Period SQDCMSR_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Cultural Change and Intervention COM Research Domain Identity and Diversity in Organizations COM Research Domain Transnational Entrepreneurship COM Research Domain Semester SCCI-CRD_O Semester SIDO-CRD_O Semester STE-CRD_O MScSR OS second year compulsory subjects Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Fieldwork Organization Sciences track FSW Period SFWOS_O Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 8 van 84

14 Master's Thesis in Social Research Organization Sciences track FSW Period SMTSROS_O MSR-class second year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC2_O Master of Science in Social Research track Political Science: Multilevel Governance Opleidingsdelen: - - Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Political Science: Multilevel Governance. Year 1 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Political Science: Multilevel Governance. Year 2 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Political Science: Multilevel Governance. Year 1 Opleidingsdelen: MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 1 MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 2 MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 3 MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 4 MScSR PS first year compulsory subjects MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 1 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Theories and Approaches in Comparative Politics Theories and Approaches in International Relations MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 2 FSW Period S-TACP_O FSW Period S-TAIR_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Selected Issues: Comparative and European Politics Selected Issues: Global Environmental Governance Selected issues: Institutions and Governance in the European Union FSW Period SSICEP_O FSW Period SSIGEG_O FSW Period SSIIGEU_O Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 9 van 84

15 Selected Issues: International Security Selected Issues: Transnational Governance FSW Period SSIIS_O FSW Period SSITGIP_O_ MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 3 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Manova FSW Period SMANOVA_O Qualitative Interview FSW Period SQI_O Tutorial 2 Political Science track Tutorial Political Science track MSc1 SR PS keuze FSW periode 4 FSW Periode ST2SRPS_O FSW Period ST1SRPS_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Discourse Analysis Research Internship Political Science track Tutorial 3 Political Science track Tutorial 4 Political Science track MScSR PS first year compulsory subjects FSW Period SADA_O FSW Period 3, FSW Period SRIPS_O FSW Periode ST3SRPS_O FSW Periode ST4SRPS_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Logic of Social Science Explanations FSW Period SLSSE_O MSR-class first year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC1_O Political Concepts and Processes Research Design in the Social Sciences FSW Period SPCP_O Semester SRDSS_O Summer School Period 5, FSW Period SSS_O Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 10 van 84

16 Master's Programme in Social Research. Track Political Science: Multilevel Governance. Year 2 Opleidingsdelen: MSc2 SR PS keuze 1 FSW periode 1 MSc2 SR PS keuze 2 FSW periode 1 MSc2 SR PS keuze 1 FSW periode 2 MSc2 SR PS keuze 2 FSW periode 2 MScSR PS second year compulsory subjects MSc2 SR PS keuze 1 FSW periode 1 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Multi-level and Panel Analysis Tutorial 4 Political Science track MSc2 SR PS keuze 2 FSW periode 1 FSW Period SMLPA_O FSW Periode ST4SRPS_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Theories and Approaches in Comparative Politics Theories and Approaches in International Relations MSc2 SR PS keuze 1 FSW periode 2 FSW Period S-TACP_O FSW Period S-TAIR_O Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Advanced Network Analysis, Annual Seminar in Organizations Qualitative Data Collection Master Social Research MSc2 SR PS keuze 2 FSW periode 2 FSW Period SANA-ASO_O FSW Period SQDCMSR_O Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 11 van 84

17 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Selected Issues: Comparative and European Politics Selected Issues: Global Environmental Governance Selected issues: Institutions and Governance in the European Union Selected Issues: International Security Selected Issues: Transnational Governance FSW Period SSICEP_O FSW Period SSIGEG_O FSW Period SSIIGEU_O FSW Period SSIIS_O FSW Period SSITGIP_O_ MScSR PS second year compulsory subjects Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Master's Thesis in Social Research Political Science track Advanced Discourse Analysis Semester SMTSRPS_O MSR-class second year Semester 1, Semester SMSRC2_O Theory and Praxis in Doing Political Science Research Semester STPDPSR_O Course code SADA_O (704722) Period FSW Period 4 Credits 5.0 dr. J. Schuster Teaching staff dr. J. Schuster Teaching method(s) Study Group The following goals are central to this course: - knowledge of methodological tools used in Discourse Analysis; - skills in using those tools on behalf of comparative analysis of textual data. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 12 van 84

18 In this course the procedures and linguistic tools used in empirical Discourse Analysis constitute the main topic. Special attention will be paid to the analysis of political speeches, media- text and transcriptions of qualitative interviews. Tutorial, based on assignments. Testamur based on the papers. Literature will be announced in the timetable of the course. Master students. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Advanced Network Analysis, Annual Seminar in Organizations Course code SANA-ASO_O (708700) Period FSW Period 2 Credits 5.0 dr. G.G. van de Bunt Teaching staff drs. M.C. de Klepper, dr. F. Agneessens Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group Advanced Network Analysis consists of three parts: - A general introduction to the course including a brief summary of Social Networks and Organization (Bachelor 3; premasterclass) focusing on the technical aspects of social network analysis and basic network theory. - An introduction to two or three advanced network related topics. In recent years the topics were Measurement of Social Capital, Consequences of Social Network Positions, Antecedents of Networks, Network dynamics, and Actor-based Network Models. The content of the networks were often advice, friendship, conflict, on-line relationships, etc. - A computer practice UCINET (a social network analysis package) during which relatively simple network measures are calculated, but during which also an introduction to an advanced type of analysis is given, namely QAP regression. lectures and tutorials. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 13 van 84

19 During this course a number (2-3) of small papers will have to be prepared, each on a different topic. In it students have to discuss the relevant theory, apply an appropriate network technique and discuss their results. Active participation during the discussions is compulsory. If space and time allows, this course ends with a presentation of ones own paper, and a review of one or two papers made by fellow students. In order to pass, all assignments need to be completed in time and in a satisfactory manner A selection of books and/or articles are compulsory readings The exact list will be communicated via blackboard. Entry requirements Basic knowledge of social network analysis (as taught in B&O bachelor or BCO premaster) It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. The number of students in this seminar is limited: there will be room for 60 students. Master students BCO do have right of precedence. Advanced Strategic Management Course code SASM_O (701732) Period FSW Period 1 Credits 5.0 dr. F. den Hond Teaching staff dr. F. den Hond, dr. P.C. van der Sijde, dr. J. Riese Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group The aim of the course is to help students acquire in- depth knowledge of the resource- based view in strategic management. The focus in the course is on (a) the theoretical and conceptual evolution of the resource- based view and (b) the operationalization and measurement of key concepts in empirical research. Students who successfully finish the course will have state- of- the- art knowledge of the resourcebased view and will be able to assess the scientific quality of papers contributing to the resource- based view. The resource- based view (RBV) has become one of the leading perspectives in strategic management. This prominent position is related to the new insights the RBV offers in addressing the central issue of why and how firms gain competitive advantage. The contributions of the RBV to understanding competitive advantage can easily be identified in a wide range of relevant topics in strategic management, such as: diversification, strategic alliances, outsourcing, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 14 van 84

20 entrepreneurship, management of innovation, human resource management, and knowledge management. The RBV's theoretical development not only has been valued highly, but also severely criticized. Key concepts appear to be very difficult to operationalize and measure. Concepts such as intangible assets, inimitable capabilities, and causal ambiguity, play an important role in the reasoning of why particular capabilities will lead to a sustainable competitive advantage. Discussions about the methods of analysis and the validity of the empirical results, as well as the implications for theory development will be important ingredients in this seminar. Tutorial. A selection of recently published articles (electronically available from the university library) are required readings. Additional articles need to be used in the essays. Master students. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Please note: this course is not taught during the academisch year Only a clean sweep test is provided. Being Professional and Accountable, Annual Seminar in Strategy Course code SBPA-ASS_O (701751) Period FSW Period 2 Credits 5.0 dr. J.C. Teelken Teaching staff dr. F. den Hond, dr. J.C. Teelken Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group Knowledge. - Students develop a broad understanding of what is meant by being 'professional' and of the position of professionals in organizations, notably in relation to increased calls for 'accountability' through 'technologies of governance'. Capabilities. - The course helps students to connect abstract theory to daily practices in organizational life, by digesting relevant literature, by empirically exploring origins and consequences of 'technologies of governance' in organizations, and by reporting on their findings. Attitude. - This seminar intends to develop relevant skills and attitudes for students as future professional, since they will have to deal with an Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 15 van 84

21 increased pressure on (quantitative) accountability. This occurs first by raising the awareness of the existence of various problematic situations, second by stimulating them to explore the antecedents and consequences of such situations, and third by stimulating them to reflect on their own perspective in such problematic circumstances. While the term professional is omnipresent, few people apprehend what being a professional actually involves. As many students are likely to find employment as a 'professional' in public or private organizations, this seminar can provide them with some fundamental insights. Being a professional entails particular responsibilities relating to the use of expert knowledge for the benefit of the organization and the organization's clients. In this seminar, students explore the role and position of professionals in organizations, particularly in relation to the theme of accountability. However, calls to increased accountability in both public and private organizations most often subsume some form of quantification, thereby rendering accountability into a technology of governance, potentially affecting the actual nature of the work of professionals. The course comprises (guest) lectures and tutorials. Testamur based on participation in the seminars (obligatory), an interview transcript, and a term paper. Students in the Research Master program have additional assignments. In order to pass, all assignments need to be completed in time and in a satisfactory manner. The final grading depends for 100% on the term paper. A selection of books and articles- please refer to the study guide for an updated list are compulsory readings, including Michael Power's 'The audit society' (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997). Students are expected to find additional relevant literature for the term paper. The course is an elective in the Master program 'BCO' in the of Social Sciences at the VU University Amsterdam and in the 's Master in Social Research program. The course is open to interested students from other programs, including organization theory, organizational anthropology, political science and public administration, depending on the number of places available. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. The number of students in this seminar is limited: there will be room for 60 students. Master students BCO do have right of precedence. Corporate Social Responsibility, Annual Seminar in Strategy Course code SCSR-ASS_O (701752) Period FSW Period 2 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 16 van 84

22 Credits 5.0 dr. J. Riese Teaching staff dr. J. Riese, J.J. Wolbers MSc Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group In this seminar students develop knowledge and insight in issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and learn to apply these insights on empirical data. This is laid out in the following learning objectives: - students have an insight in the development of CSR; - student can reproduce knowledge on different theoretical perspectives on CSR; - student can independently retrieve, apply and present relevant scientific literature and further information; - based on their theoretical framework, student can analyse empirical cases on CSR; - students demonstrate to be able to report and present their work in a clear way. This seminar will consist of several lectures and tutorials. In CSR, responsibilities of companies opposite society and the way these are organised are emphasised. This means that this relation has strategic, organizational and communicative implications. Examples of themes to be addressed include issues such as stakeholder management, reputational effects, measuring corporate social performance, NGO influence, or supply chain management. In this seminar several theoretical perspectives are introduced to guide students in a theoretically grounded analysis of CSR within an industry, based on a combination of group work and individual work. Lecture and tutorial. testamur based on several assignments. Literature will be announced through Blackboard in September Master students BCO It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. The number of students in this seminar is limited: there will be room for 60 students. Master students BCO do have right of precedence. Cultural Change and Intervention COM Research Domain Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 17 van 84

23 Course code SCCI-CRD_O (703713) Period Semester 1 Credits 15.0 prof. dr. A.H. van Marrewijk Teaching staff prof. dr. A.H. van Marrewijk Teaching method(s) Lecture Important goals in this module are: - Being able to connect theories on organizational and cultural change and intervention with acquired knowledge on organisation. - Being able to develop a plan for the analysis of a concrete problem of cultural change and formulate proposals for intervention. The seminar culture change and intervention discusses recent academic theories and change prescriptions. The focus is on traditions of 'planned change' as well as on process oriented concepts and methodologies of organizational development. During the seminar themes, such as participative change, group dynamics and decline management are discussed. The intervention part focuses on dominant cultural strategies as aggressive, corrosive, indoctrinative and conciliative (Bate, 2002) and negotiation strategies that deals with power arena, actors, and the results of cultural change. The seminar reflects on intervention strategies and their consequences for management, efficiency and effectiveness of (inter)national organisational networks. Lectures and discussion groups (50%- 50%). Weekly lectures discuss most important strategies of organizational change and intervention. Students will prepare and discuss three assignments. Furthermore, a culture intervention simulation programme will be used. Testamur based upon the assignments and a final exam. Students have to hand in all assignments and have to participate the intervention simulation programme before permitted for the final exam. The mark for the final exam determines the final mark. * Reader Cultural change and Intervention. * Additional literature will be announced. Entry requirements Students have to know theories discussed in organisational change and transnational organisations. Master students. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Data Collection/Fieldwork Sociology track Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 18 van 84

24 Course code SDATASOC_O (706732) Period FSW Period 3 Credits 5.0 To collect data for the thesis. Variable, depending upon nature of thesis and chosen method of data collection. Individual supervision. Variable. Students of the Master's in Social Research. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Students should contact the Track co- ordinator well ahead of the 2nd semester regarding the aim and form of their data collection. Development and Social Transformation Course code S_DST () Credits 6.0 drs. B.G. Keuper Students enlarge their knowledge of anthropological views on human security. Students receive further training in writing assignments and oral presentations. In addition to the introductory course Theoretical Orientation on Human Security Part 1 and the follow up course Theoretical on Human Security Part 2 in which the student has to take the classes of the profile of Constructing Identities and Notions of Belonging students read the mandatory literature of the `Development and Social Transformation' profile and a bunch of articles and books selected by the student in consultation with the tutor. This literature will be discussed with the tutor in one or two meetings. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 19 van 84

25 Tutorial Written assignments To be announced at the start of the course and partly depending on the preferences of the student. Entry requirements This course is only open for students of the Master s in Social Research Anthropology Track, who have participated in the course Theoretical Orientation on Human Security Part 1 and are participating in the course Theoretical Orientation on Human Security Part 2. Obligatory course for students in the Master s in Social Research Anthropology track. Ethics and Integrity of Governance Course code SEIG_O (701729) Period FSW Period 1 Credits 5.0 dr. G. de Graaf The aim of this seminar is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of theories and research addressing organizational ethics and integrity, to practice writing a paper which actually contributes to the research in this field and to stimulate reflection on the ethical aspects of research and research groups. First, theory and central concepts will be introduced and related to the emergence of the concern for ethical and integrity issues in Western societies. Second, empirical research representing the state of the art of our knowledge on the extent and character of the problem of organizational integrity (violations) will be discussed. This will include the issue of integrity in academic research. The third topic will be integrity management including the importance of leadership. Fourthly the specific character of the integrity of government organizations and business corporations (with special attention for corporate social responsibility) will be reviewed. To conclude, a number of unintended and unwanted effects of the `ethics and integrity industry' will be examined. Participants will follow (about half) of the classes of the regular Master course "Ethiek van Besturen". Next to that, there are classes by the lecturer on how to do research on ethics in organizations. Students will participate in the research group Integrity of Governance. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 20 van 84

26 Testimonium based on participation in the seminars and the quality of the paper. Electronic reader with a collection of research papers and published articles and book chapters of the research group. Students of the Master's in Social Research. * It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. * Also, send an to g. de. graaf@fsw. vu. nl to let the lecturer know that you registered. Field Research Anthroplogy track Course code SFRANT_O (702720) Period Semester 1 Credits 30.0 drs. B.G. Keuper Students gain experience in doing anthropological field research, which will form the empirical base of their Master's thesis. Anthropologists distinguish themselves from other social scientists through the emphasis they put on field research as their most important method of data collection. During their field research, students collect the empirical data that will form the core of their Master's thesis. They will experiment with various techniques of data collection such as participant observation, interviews, and locally available data sets. Being away from their `normal, daily lives and environments, students also gain experience with different life- and communication styles, ways of dealing with local authorities and bureaucracies, culture shock, moral dilemmas, et cetera. During their field research, they regularly report to their supervisors, keep good records of their experiences in the form of research notes and a diary. A strict deadline for the return is maintained in order to ensure that sufficient time is left for writing up the Master's thesis. Practical. Supervision at a distance through the best possible communication means. If possible, a local supervisor will be appointed for face- to- face guidance and feedback. Testamur based on fieldwork report. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 21 van 84

27 Entry requirements Completion of Field Research Design, completion of Theoretical Orientation on Human Security, and completion of Tutorial. Students Research Master: Anthropology Track. Field Research Design Course code SFRD_O (702715) Period Semester 1 Credits 10.0 dr. M.E.M. de Theije Teaching staff dr. L.A. Brouwer Teaching method(s) Study Group Students write a full- fledged research plan and make the practical arrangements for their fieldwork. It helps students to develop their own research topic by pursuing their theoretical, thematic and geographical interests, in relation to the central theme of our Master s programme, Human Security. In order to optimize supervision, students are encouraged to participate in or relate to the research projects or specializations of staff members. Field Research Design (FRD) is divided into two parts. During the first eight weeks, students work on the so- called explorative paper. They select their research subject, region of interest, and carry out a bibliographic search. In this process they gradually narrow down their range of research interests, thematically, geographically, and theoretically. In part two, students develop an analytical research question, informed by their literature search during the first part of FRD, and by the literature studied for the seminar "Theoretical Orientation on Human Security". They also continue their bibliographic search and make the necessary arrangements for their fieldwork. At the end of FRD, students will have written a full- fledged research proposal that shows they have a firm idea, grounded in a grasp of the literature, about the theme and geographic region where they like to carry out their field research. A research proposal (no more than 8, 000 words) includes: - a focused and well- argued research question; - a critical discussion of relevant literature about the theme and region of choice; - an operationalisation of the research question; - a short description of the intended research methods; - a brief reflection on research ethics pertaining to the intended research; - a small report of practical preparations for fieldwork; - an expanded annotated bibliography on the topic and geographic area of twenty- five titles (five titles can be used from the course Theoretical Orientation on Human Security). Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 22 van 84

28 Tutorial, lecture and discussion. During the second part of the course there will be regular meetings with the supervisor. Testamur based on - an exploratorive paper with an annotated bibliography of fifteen titles at the end of October (full-time students) or end of February (part-time students). A pass must be achieved. - A research proposal with an annotated bibliography of twenty-five titles to be presented at a 'mini-conference' at the end of the course. This proposal will be graded. Presence and participation are required. Will be announced later. Regarding the research proposal: to be developed by students in their bibliographic research. Entry requirements * Participation In the course theoretical Orientation on Human Security. * Completion of this course is an entry requirement for Field Research Students of Master's programme in Social and Cultural Anthropology. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. For full- time students this tutorial will be conducted in parallel with the course Theoretical Orientation on Human Security. For parttime students the tutorial will be a follow- up of the seminars of September- December. Fieldwork Organization Sciences track Course code SFWOS_O (708701) Period FSW Period 3 Credits 10.0 Students get experience with data collection which they can use in their thesis. Fieldwork is the period in which methodologically data collection takes place this may be either qualitative or quantitative: - When qualitative observations, interviews etc. are the core of the work. In their fieldwork students than collect raw data that will form the core of their Master's thesis. Students experiment with various techniques of data collection: observation, participant observation, interviews, and locally available data sets. When they do their Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 23 van 84

29 fieldwork outside their home-country students get acquaintance with practicalities, such as working in a foreign language, dealing with local authorities, intercultural communication, culture shock, moral dilemmas, housing, et cetera. - In quantitative studies the appropriate data collection is prepared and executed for instance surveys, use of secondary or text data. During the fieldwork period data are analysed based on the thesis proposal and theoretical chapter of the thesis. Practical. Supervision if necessary at a distance, this period may also be used to visit a foreign institute. Testamur based on data report. To be announced at the start of the programme. Students of the Master's in Social Research. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Global Religion and Local Diversity Course code SGRLD_O (706721) Period FSW Period 1 Credits 5.0 dr. E. Sengers Teaching staff dr. E. Sengers Teaching method(s) Lecture Students are able to describe and interpret the role of religion and religious institutions in global society. More specifically, they have knowledge about 1. the study of religion from sociological perspective, 2. the (changing) role of religion in processes of globalization, 3. selected themes and case studies. While classical sociologists expected religion to lose influence in modern society, this expectation has been challenged by among other things the continued popularity of churchgoing in the United States, the surge of fundamentalist movements and Islamic parties in the Muslim world, the evangelical revival sweeping through Latin America, and the widespread ethno- religious conflicts in international affairs. Religion is a source of both social conflict and social cohesion in the contemporary world. This course analyzes the role of religion in global society and the influence of processes of globalization on religion. Selected trends, developments and themes from various religions and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 24 van 84

30 religious organizations are studied. Tutorial. In class, questions about the literature will be discussed. Answers on these questions have to be send in before the meeting. Final testimony is an essay which has to provide a well-argumented answer to the central question of the course. In this essay, theoretical and empirical results of the course must be integrated. -Electronic reader of articles and book chapters. -Joan Garrod & Marsha Jones: Religion and belief. Basingstoke/New York: Palgrave-MacMillan Master and exchange students. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Class attendance is mandatory. Graduate Seminar Anthropology track Course code SGSANT_O (702721) Period Semester 2 Credits 5.0 dr. A. Nolke The aim of this seminar is: to reflect on the transition from fieldwork data to a written, academic text; to refine the writing skills of the students; and, to guide the students through the process of writing the Master's thesis. The seminar helps students complete their thesis before the deadline in June Topics include: fieldwork experience and the culture shock of coming home in case of fieldwork abroad; the usefulness of a research question; how to translate fieldwork data into an academic text; the use of theoretical literature beyond mere lip-service; ethical dilemmas of ethnographic writing; and rhetorical strategies. The seminar/tutorial supplements the guidance by individual supervisors, but does not replace it. Working together in a seminar helps keep spirits up on the lonely path of writing. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 25 van 84

31 Participation in the weekly lectures and tutorials of April- June of the Master's in Social and Cultural Anthropology and additional work under individual supervision. Testamur based on oral presentation (80%) about the Master's thesis at a 'mini- conference' at the end of the coursework in June; presence and participation (20%). All parts must receive a pass. To be announced. Entry requirements Completion of Field Research MSR Anthropology Track (702720) and participation in the programme Master s Thesis in Social Research (702719). Students of the Master's in Social Research- Anthropology track. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Identity and Diversity in Organizations COM Research Domain Course code SIDO-CRD_O (703714) Period Semester 1 Credits 15.0 prof. dr. H. Ghorashi Teaching staff dr. M.J. Spierenburg, prof. dr. H. Ghorashi Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group The goal of this course is to provide students with the analytical instruments to analyze and asses 'what is going on' in organizational settings. Identity and diversity, as reflections of societal developments, are at work, be it in preventing people from full participation or enabling them to unfold their full potential. Themes addressed are: what is influencing current organizational life from 'society'? What is happening on the individual level? What is the benefit of recurrent change? And what are the downsides of ongoing managerial performance? Why are some (groups of) people more successful than others? What would happen if organizational culture were less monolithic? The aim of the seminar is thus, to increase the reflective capacity of students in grasping their own positioning in the era of what Bauman (200) refers to as 'late modern condition', next to the consequences of this positioning for the processes of inclusion and exclusion inside and outside organizations The course provides insights and overviews, detailed and wide perspectives on the broad theme of diversity in organizations contextualized by globalization, an ongoing urge for change and loss of reliance in current 'postmodern' society. Last year, students reported Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Social Research (research) Pagina 26 van 84