Course - Methods and Methodologies in Political Science - POL2000
POL2000 - Methods and Methodologies in Political Science
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 1 days |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 3 hours | E |
Course content
This course introduces basic methods in social science from a philosophy of science perspective. The emphasis is on understanding methods more than their application/use. Students learn how mainstream social scientific methods are often adopted from the natural sciences, but refined over time, to better study social science phenomena.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- understand the limits to social scientific approaches; and
- have knowledge of the central methods and methodologies tied to the study of Political Science
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- choose an appropriate method and methodology when examining any particular question in Political Science
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lecturing in the first half of the semester. The course will be taught in English when requested.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: 3-hour written exam in week 8.
Recommended previous knowledge
See formal requirements
Required previous knowledge
SOS1002 or an equivalent and one of the courses POL1000, POL1001, POL1002 or an equivalent. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
Provided at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVPOL200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2022-10-10Submission
2022-10-11
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-02-23 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 37 SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 66 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 5
- * 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"