SYM4035

Theoretical and Methodological Issues in Applied Social Research ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Critical appraisal of current methods of social inquiry as preparation for students designing their own research. Examples are selected to cover a wide range of theoretical explanations and styles of doing social research. Issues include debates surrounding subjectivity and objectivity, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, macro and micro theory; political and ethical issues in research on humans.

Assessment: Ten weekly position papers (300 words each): 30% + Major essay (6000 words): 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week