Course - Theorizing in Social Science Research - SOS8539
SOS8539 - Theorizing in Social Science Research
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Paper
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Paper | 100/100 |
Course content
The purpose of this course is to work with practical application of theory, theory development and concept development. Instead of focusing on one specific social science discipline, or theory, the ambition of this course is to stimulate the course participants to creativity and independence in their own application of theory. Substantial theorizing is a basic skill for new thinking, innovation and quality in social science research. In line with this is also a program of theory analogous to method, i.e. to develop a toolbox for what we as social scientists do with theory in research practice. The course is based on both examples of creative theory and concept application within various social science theory traditions and substantial theorizing in light of research questions, methods and research design. The course is set up as a mix of lectures and workshops where course participants have the opportunity to problematize and develop questions about theory, concepts and the research object in their own dissertation projects.
Learning outcome
Knowledge objectives - The student must:
• Discuss theoretical / methodological topics presented and discussed in the course
Skill objectives - The student must:
• deal with one of the topics addressed in the teaching in an independent way in a written work at an internationally high level.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars inTrondheim. Whether the course is taught in spring 2024 depends on whether the department has the resources to teach it. Contact the department for information.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Paper
Required previous knowledge
Master's degree or equivalent in the social sciences or educational science
Course materials
Stated at the start of the semester
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Geography
- Education
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Social Anthropology
- Sociology
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Paper
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Paper 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Paper 100/100
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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"