Course - Advanced Research Methods in Adult Learning and Counselling - VLR3008
VLR3008 - Advanced Research Methods in Adult Learning and Counselling
About
New from the academic year 2012/2013
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oppgave | 100/100 |
Course content
The course presents and discusses different research methods that can be used in counselling and adult learning. Theories of science and ethical issues are also presented and discussed. Through discussions about the relationship between theory and empirical data, a number of research plans and strategies are presented. The emphasis on different research methods will vary. The students will acquire knowledge about several different research methods, and in addition acquire in-depth knowledge in one of them. The term paper must be an independent project about a self-chosen research method presented in the course including theories of science and ethical issues connected to it. The term paper can be linked to the research question and method the student has chosen for the master's thesis.
Learning outcome
Through this course, the students will acquire an in-depth insight into and understanding of different research methods used in counselling and adult learning.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and term paper (about 15 pages, A4, 12 point Times New Roman and line spacing 1.5).
Compulsory assignments
- Participation at classes
- Approved exercises.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Pedagogikk (MPED)
Rådgivning (MRÅDG)
Voksnes læring (MVL)
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
VLR2007/VLR3007 or similar.
This course is restricted to students admitted to the Master's programme in Adult Learning and the Master's programme in Counselling.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
---|---|---|---|
VILL3001 | 15.0 | ||
VL3003 | 15.0 |
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Oppgave
100/100
Submission
2012-12-03 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Oppgave
100/100
Submission
2013-05-23 -
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"