Course - Research Design and Social Inquiry - POL3004
POL3004 - Research Design and Social Inquiry
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 3 hours | E |
Course content
The course aims to show the scope of social science research methods and methodology, including research design and relevant philosophy of science.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have knowledge about theory of science and methods in political science, with the primary emphasis on qualitative methods
- have knowledge about the methods and techniques associated with small-N research designs
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- carry out a research task with the use of a research method from the social sciences
Learning methods and activities
Class meets for 4 hours per week in half of the semester or 2 hours per week throughout the semester. The class meetings are divided between lectures in plenum and smaller group exercises.
The language of instruction can be English or Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- Term paper(s)/exercise(s)/quiz(es). Specific requirements announced at the beginning of the term
Further on evaluation
Examination arrangement: 3-hour written exam
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Ecology (MSINDECOL)
Political Science (MPOL)
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS1002 or an equivalent course in research methods.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL3004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| POL3005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 |
No
Version: 2
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Industrial Ecology
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-09 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-13 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 35
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"