Course - Methodology in Childhood Studies - BARN3202
BARN3202 - Methodology in Childhood Studies
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
The course provides insights into different epistemological orientations that contextualize and inform approaches in research with children and on childhood. The course focuses on how to reflect critically on the relationship between the purpose of a study and the theoretical and methodological choices that arise in a research process. The course has a particular emphasis on qualitative methodologies, ethnographic fieldwork, and children as research participants. The course explores the interconnection between how children are understood as subjects of research, and how researchers formulate research questions, prepare an empirical inquiry, generate data, interpret and analyse data, and produce academic texts. The course aims to develop students' reflexivity and qualify them to make informed decisions when undertaking research in childhood studies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has:
- Knowledge about different epistemological orientations and philosophies of science, as well as how they inform and interlink with child research methodology
- In-depth knowledge of theoretical perspectives related to empirical research on children and childhood as a social phenomenon and interpretive methodologies
- Familiarity with discussions on quality in qualitative research
Skills
The student has:
- Skills to critically reflect on the link between the purpose of a study and the theoretical and methodological choices that arise in a research process
- Skills to reflexively approach child research and to make informed decisions when planning a scientific inquiry
General competence
The student has:
- Developed an understanding of the relationship between overall scientific principles, perspectives and debates, as well as on issues to consider when preparing child and childhood research
- Developed knowledge about and experiences regarding how to write academic texts
Learning methods and activities
Total lecture and seminar hours: approximately 30 hours.
Students are required to write a term paper on a topic related to the content of the course. The term paper needs to be approved before students are qualified for the final written examination. Students must present their own term paper and will be assigned to comment on another student's term paper.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory attendance lectures and seminar (80%)
- Approved term paper
- Oral presentation
Required previous knowledge
Admittance to the course requires a bachelor's degree in the social sciences or equivalent.
Students in the master’s programme in Childhood studies will be prioritised.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARN3200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 | |
| BARN3002 | 4.0 | AUTUMN 2010 | |
| BARN8200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Childhood Studies
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 2023-11-29 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 Sluppenvegen 14 10 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"