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科目代碼	ISC0112	課程名稱	理論建構專題研究
英文名稱	Special Topics on Theory Building
全/半年	半	必/選修	選修
學分數	3.0	每週授課時數	正課時數: 3.0 小時, 實驗時數: 0.0 小時
先修課程
課程簡介	Theory building is an important and challenging topic for both conceptual and empiri-cal research in any field of science. The centrality of theories has been emphasized by scholars from the natural sciences to the social sciences. This course is designed to acquaint students with ideas and knowledge relevant to theory building in the social sciences. Throughout this course, we will read and discuss various topics, including the philosophy of research, what constitutes a (good) theory, and how to construct, adopt, and evaluate theories. This course will also cover how to write a theory paper. Note that theory construction "resembles a craft more than an art or a science" (Rivard, 2021). Thus, students should not expect to develop a “perfect” theory after taking this course. Overall, the ideas presented in this course are intended to help stu-dents advance their understanding of theory in the social science, and enhance their theorizing skills relevant to their research work.
課程目標		對應系所核心能力
1.　To develop a foundational understanding of what theory is, and its significance in the social science.		碩士: 　1-4 探究資訊傳播之理論與方法 　1-5 探究知識產業與資訊社會之發展 博士: 　1-4 探究資訊傳播之理論與方法 　1-5 探究知識產業與資訊社會之發展
2.　To cultivate basic skills for constructing a theory, model or framework, and be familiar with existing theories in social science.		碩士: 　1-4 探究資訊傳播之理論與方法 　1-5 探究知識產業與資訊社會之發展 　2-1 具備問題分析及解決的能力 博士: 　1-4 探究資訊傳播之理論與方法 　1-5 探究知識產業與資訊社會之發展 　2-1 具備問題分析及解決的能力
3.　To enhance the ability to evaluate theoretical contributions found in research papers, and to critically analyze and refine both one’s own research ideas and those of others.		碩士: 　2-1 具備問題分析及解決的能力 　3-1 自主學習、創新應變 　3-2 熱忱進取、正面思考 　4-1 以人為本，尊重知識，整合運用資訊科技與創新服務，促進知識之自由與有效使用。 博士: 　2-1 具備問題分析及解決的能力 　3-1 自主學習、創新應變 　3-2 熱忱進取、正面思考 　4-1 以人為本，尊重知識，整合運用資訊科技與創新服務，促進知識之自由與有效使用。
4.　To engage in collaborative and brainstorming environments that are also central to the evolution of theory building in social science.		碩士: 　3-1 自主學習、創新應變 　3-3 誠懇親和、利他合作 　3-4 尊重多元、具國際觀 　4-1 以人為本，尊重知識，整合運用資訊科技與創新服務，促進知識之自由與有效使用。 博士: 　3-1 自主學習、創新應變 　3-3 誠懇親和、利他合作 　3-4 尊重多元、具國際觀 　4-1 以人為本，尊重知識，整合運用資訊科技與創新服務，促進知識之自由與有效使用。
5.　To enhance proficiency in presenting theoretical ideas and proposed research through both written and oral communication.		碩士: 　2-1 具備問題分析及解決的能力 　3-1 自主學習、創新應變 　4-1 以人為本，尊重知識，整合運用資訊科技與創新服務，促進知識之自由與有效使用。 博士: 　2-1 具備問題分析及解決的能力 　3-1 自主學習、創新應變 　4-1 以人為本，尊重知識，整合運用資訊科技與創新服務，促進知識之自由與有效使用。