Perspectives on Society (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-YKT--102
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
Students can describe current social research. The student will be able to make use of what they read, to grasp the big picture and to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. They can combine research thinking with the interpretation of social activities and phenomena. They will understand the stages of the research process and how research contributes to both scientific and societal debate.
Content
The course deepens the content of the YTK01 Introduction to Social Research unit and introduces you to the different stages and basic concepts of conducting research. The module consists of a compulsory text on scientific research as a process and current books on social research. The books take a phenomenological approach to different areas of social and societal life.