EPN-V2

MEST4520 Research Theory and Method 2 Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode 2
Study programme
Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

En intern og en ekstern sensor på både del 1 og del 2.

Recommended preliminary courses

The course MEST4510 or similar competence

Required preliminary courses

· Norskfaglige tema

  • Barns språkutvikling
  • Barnelitteratur og tekster for barn
  • Språklig og tekstlig mangfold

· Matematikkfaglige tema

  • Måling og sammenlikning
  • Tall og tallforståelse

· Tverrfaglige tema

  • Barns språklige, litterære og matematiske medskaping i sosialt samspill
  • Pedagogens rolle i arbeid med språk-, litteratur-, og matematikkmiljø i barnehagen
  • Observasjon og kartlegging

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student:

• has in-depth knowledge of a range of relevant theory of science perspectives in a limited aesthetic field

• can analyse and evaluate the theoretical and practical elements of the testing and research process

• has knowledge of and can take a critical approach to the use of different sources and ethical considerations in testing, creative practice and research processes

Skills

The student

• can independently apply select theory of science and knowledge of methodology that is relevant to a limited aesthetic field

• can assess and discuss research methodology choices in relation to the objective and research question

• can assess and apply various sources and research ethical norms relating to the research process

General competence

The student

• can work independently on developing a research question in combination with various relevant methods

• can apply and communicate their knowledge using research methodology argumentation

• can use knowledge and skills in the aesthetic fields to contribute to new ideas and innovation processes

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods vary between lectures and various student-active learning methods. Students must actively participate in teaching and group work in addition to the scheduled teaching sessions.  The master’s programme is based on individual study with participation in groups, lectures and thematic workshops. Emphasis is placed on both theoretical and practical work as forms of study. During the course, the student shall have a particular focus on working actively with a selection of research methods that may be relevant for their future master's thesis.

Course requirements

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam:

· Minimum 80% attendance at compulsory teaching activities and seminars

Assessment

Individual oral presentation of about 15 minutes of two different research methods seen in relation to a self-selected research question, with written reflection material. The exam grade cannot be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted.

Grading scale

Pass/fail.

Examiners

To internal sensors. External sensor is used regularly.

Overlapping courses

The course has a 5-credit overlap with MEST4313.