EMM430 Advanced research methodology (6 ECTS) 
Course facts
Course codeEMM430
Course titleAdvanced research methodology
ECTS6 ECTS
Academic responsibilityØyvind F. Standal
Teaching semesterFall
Introduction
The purpose of this course is to engage the students in debates concerning methodological and methodical approaches to research in the field of APA in general and in relation to the students particular thesis project. The course covers different methodological positions, how these are grounded in different theories of science, and how these positions influence methodical practices. In addition, discussions of ethical issues in relation to research into disability and APA will be taken up.
Learning outcome

The students will

  • have knowledge about different positions in theory of science and their relevance to research in APA
  • have knowledge about ethical issues in relation to research into disability and APA
  • be able to identify and critically discuss strengths and weaknesses of the methodical approach they are going to apply in their thesis
Course organization
Lectures, seminar and independant work
Assessment

Active participation in the seminar

Graded essay, 4500 words, graded A-F.

Core material
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