SOCA3168
Social Science Research
10 Units
Not available in 2013
This course examines the interrelationships between social theory and social science research. It presents the wide range of research strategies, methods and processes in social science research. Human research ethics and the politics of research are also explored. Students will develop and critically evaluate a social science research proposal.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate: 1. an understanding of the key concepts and methods used in social science research, 2. an ability to critically evaluate social science research, 3. an ability to design and evaluate a research project, 4. extended oral and written presentation skills. |
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| Content | The course will be introduced through an exploration of social science research within intellectual, social and political contexts. The range of social science research methods will be explored, locating these within ethical, methodological and theoretical frameworks. Students will present and critically evaluate their developed research proposals. | ||||||||
| Replacing Course(s) | HUMA3168 Social Science Research | ||||||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | While there are no prerequisites, it is assumed that students will have completed some courses at 1000 and 2000 level. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Seminar |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |