Course description for 2022/23
Social Science Method and Knowledge Development
MET2003
Course description for 2022/23
Social Science Method and Knowledge Development
MET2003
In the course social science method and knowledge development, the student develops an understanding of and application of various sources of knowledge in research work and fields of practice. The course provides a broad introduction to social science methods, and the student is trained in generating findings, interpreting and applying knowledge from various sources. The teaching is varied, and consists of lectures, seminars in groups and practical exercises in literature search and the application of knowledge. The course is common to the Bachelors Degree in Child Protection and Child Welfare and Bachelors Degree in Social Work.
The course gives students an understanding and experience of using different sources of knowledge in research work and fields of practice. The course provides a broad introduction to social science methods, and the student is trained in generating findings, interpreting and applying knowledge from various sources.
The learning objectives are provided in Norwegian as the language of instruction is Norwegian.
Compulsory participation: minimum attendance at 66% of seminars
Work requirements: oral group presentation
Home exam: individual examination over a 1 week period
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
ME118S - Introduction to research methods in social sciences - 10 credits
ME119S - Introductory Courses in qualitative and quantitative methods in Social Science - 10 credits