Course - Research Design and Social Inquiry - POL3004
POL3004 - Research Design and Social Inquiry
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course aims to show the scope of social science research methods and methodology, including research design and relevant philosophy of science.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have knowledge about theory of science and methods in political science, with the primary emphasis on qualitative methods
- have knowledge about the methods and techniques associated with the creation of a scientific literature review
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- carry out a research task with the use of a research method from the social sciences
Learning methods and activities
Teaching for 4 hours per week in half of the semester or 2 hours per week throughout the semester.
The language of instruction can be English or Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- Term paper(s)/exercise(s)/quiz(es). Specific requirements announced at the beginning of the term
Further on evaluation
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Ecology (MSINDECOL)
Political Science (MPOL)
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS1002 or an equivalent course in research methods.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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POL3004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
POL3005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 |
No
Version: 2
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Industrial Ecology
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2023-10-02Submission
2023-11-24
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 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"