Social Science Analysis

SO313S

The course provides students with a thorough understanding of the links between social theory and methods. The course gives a thorough introduction to research design and various forms of social analyses. The course provides students with the skills necessary to plan and to carry out an independent research project and disseminate its outcome.

Relevant bachelor to qualify for Master in Social Science (Norwegian version), Master in HRM, Master in Health Promotion, with an average grade C. .

Knowledge:

Students

Has thorough knowledge about theory of social sciences and methodology
Has advanced knowledge about research design
Has thorough knowledge about the relationship between concepts, theories, hypotheses and models in social science
Has advanced knowledge about different types of social science analyses

Skills:

Students

Can analyse critically existing theories, methods and interpretations within social sciences and work independently with theoretical and methodological problems.
Can use relevant methods for a given research question
Can independently carry out a limited research design and plan a research project.
Can accomplish different forms of social analyses

General Knowledge

Students

Can analyse critically ethical dilemmas in social science and research
Can apply theoretical knowledge in the planning and completing of an independent empirical study
Can plan and accomplish a social science analysis relevant to specific data
Can analyse critically methodological and analytical research choice
Can communicate advanced theory and theoretical arguments orally and in writing

No costs beyond tuition and textbooks

Elective course

Lectures, self-study and seminar work

Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.

Pencil, pen, rular, simple calculator and dictionary.

N/A

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:

SOS5000 - Supplementary module in social science research design, methods and analysis - 10 credits