Undergraduate - UnitATS3852 - Contemporary issues in social science research

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Synopsis

In this unit, students will identify an issue of interest to them drawn from their undergraduate studies in Behavioural Studies, Sociology and/or Gender Studies. Using this topic, students will undertake an extensive review of the relevant academic literature and complete an independent research exercise exploring this topic. This research will be supervised by the Unit Coordinator with input from other staff as appropriate.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will have:

1. Developed extensive knowledge of a significant issue in contemporary social sciences;
2. Engaged with a variety of critical and theoretical debates about this issue;
3. Developed the ability to critically evaluate the extant literature about this issue;
4. Knowledge of a range of methodological approaches that have been used to examine this issue;
5. Developed the ability to communicate in both oral and written formats about this issue;
6. Independently developed and completed a significant piece of research.

Assessment

Written work (3500): 60%
Class presentation: 20%
Attendance and participation: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Sian Supski

Contact hours

One 2-hour seminar per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Behavioural Studies
Gender Studies
Sociology

Prohibitions

BHS3130 or ATS3749
SCY2150