Course
PhD-course in Research Design (DUH225)
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Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
DUH225
Vekting (stp)
5
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English, Norwegian
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student will gain knowledge of:
- What a research design is
- Different types of qualitative and quantitative designs, and mixed methods designs
- The foundations and the appropriateness of different design in the social sciences and the humanities.
Skills
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Critically analyse the inherent logic of a research design
- Discuss and evaluate appropriate research design
- Reflect on and if necessary revise the design of a research project
- Develop an appropriate research design
General competence
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand similarities and differences between types of research design
- Identify and reflect on different challenges related to the development of an appropriate research design
- Apply skills and knowledge on research design to develop and refine a research proposal
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folder evaluation | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed | — | — | — |
Evaluation will be based on a portfolio consisting of two papers (total of 4000 words +/- 10 %), allowing the students to apply their skills and knowledge on research design 1) to refine or reflect on their own PhD projects, and 2) to write a short proposal for a potential project.
The paper may be written in English or in a Scandinavian language. The paper is evaluated pass/fail.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Fagperson(er)
Course teacher:
Atle SkaftunCourse coordinator:
Arne Olav NygardCourse teacher:
Kjersti Balle TharaldsenStudy Program Director:
Hein BerdinesenMethod of work
The course will be held as lectures and seminars with discussions and student activity.
A detailed timetable will be available to the course participants at the beginning of the semester.
Åpent for
The course is compulsory for PhD-candidates at the Faculty of Arts and Education and the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger. PhD-candidates at PhD-programs at other research institutions may also participate in the course.
The course is taught in Norwegian unless some of the participants do not understand a Scandinavian language. In this case, English will be the teaching language.