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FLKM4410 Research Methodology Emneplan

Engelsk emnenavn
Research Methodology
Studieprogram
Masterstudium i internasjonal utvikling, utdanning og bærekraft
Omfang
15.0 stp.
Studieår
2024/2025
Pensum
VÅR 2025
Timeplan
Programplan
Emnehistorikk

Innledning

The Research Methodology course will serve as both the foundation, and provide some of the tools, for the work on the master’s research project and thesis. Research methodology is related to the practical craft of collecting and analysing data, grounded in a coherent theory of knowledge research paradigm (as introduced in course FLKM4210). Research methodology and specific research methods are covered in teaching activities in connection to each other, and in connection to theories of knowledge.

Forkunnskapskrav

No prerequisite knowledge required.

Læringsutbytte

Bestått mastergrad (120 studiepoeng) eller tilsvarende utdanning.

Søkere må sende inn et sammendrag på om lag én A4-side med informasjon om eget ph.d.-prosjekt. Sammendraget sendes inn innen søknadsfristens utløp. For nærmere informasjon, se https://www.oslomet.no/studier/sps/profesjonsteori-spopt

Innhold

The course consists of two parts, covering central aspects of social science research methodology and methods as appropriate for international development, education, and sustainabilities:

  1. Consolidation of ‘theory of knowledge’ introduced in course FLKM4210, which, among other things, covers:
  • fundamental issues of scientific explanation and their manifestation in the social sciences.
  • an introduction to the social roles of science and the political, cultural and ethical grounds for and functions of knowledge, with particular reference to the interdisciplinary field of this program

  1. Research methodology which, among other things, covers:
  • concepts in social science research methodology
  • research design in the master’s thesis, including selecting a project topic, formulating research questions, understanding the role of theory, and selecting specific methods, including:
    • Case-study/ies.
    • Interviews.
    • Document / text / policy analysis.
    • Observations and participant observations.
    • Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
    • Questions of quality, reliability and validity in social science research.

Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

The work and teaching methods used in the course are characterised by lectures and dialogue and discussions, to which the students bring their own different practical experience and academic backgrounds.

Students are assigned an academic supervisor for their research project (FLKM5000) by the start of this course, with up to 10 hours (out of 50 hours in total) of supervision available for work on the development of their research project description.

Arbeidskrav og obligatoriske aktiviteter

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • An initial draft (1,500 to 2,000 words) of individual research project descriptions.
  • 80 % attendance requirement (see the programme description for more information)

The purpose of the coursework requirement is to ensure all students have developed, in consultation with their academic supervisor, a feasible research project description prior to commencing their research project in the Fall.

Vurdering og eksamen

Hjelpemidler ved eksamen

Course assignment support material is permitted.

Vurderingsuttrykk

The grade scale Pass / Fail is used.

Sensorordning

The course assignment will be assessed by two internal examiners.

In accordance with the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet, the mode of assessment will periodically be reviewed by an external programme supervisor.