Course
Research Methods (BBA315)
Facts
Course code BBA315
Credits (ECTS) 10
Semester tuition start Autumn
Language of instruction Norwegian
Number of semesters 1
Exam semester Autumn
Time table View course schedule
Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto
Content
The course consists of three themes:
- Social science research methods
- Critical thinking and knowledge-based practice
- Academic communication
The course provides the student with knowledge of research methods. The student will reflect on how different knowledge sources can be used systematically to improve the quality of social work. The student will be able to document and communicate their professional knowledge. The course also provides a practical introduction to planning and conducting a small-scale knowledge development project, such as a bachelor's thesis based on literature or document studies.
Learning outcome
After completing and passing the course, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- Knowledge of scientific theory and how knowledge is developed and understood.
- Knowledge of social science methods and their potential and limitations.
- Is familiar with relevant academic debates, research, and development work.
Skills
- Can apply new professional knowledge methodically and scientifically.
- Can find, assess, and refer to subject matters and present this orally and in writing.
- Can apply research knowledge as a basis for knowledge-based practice.
- Can assess research knowledge in a practical context.
General competence
- Can critically engage with research-based knowledge within the social work field.
- Can plan and conduct a small-scale knowledge development project relevant to their field.
Required prerequisite knowledge
- Child development and developmental environment (BBA101)
- Children and youth at risk (BBA102)
- Welfare policy and welfare organisation (BBA103)
- Welfare law (BBA104)
- Socio-pedagogical work with children and youth (BBA201)
- Work in child welfare service (BBA202)
- Introduction to social work’s platform of knowledge (BSO101)
- Communication and interaction in social work (BSO102)
- Welfare policy (BSO103)
- Welfare law (BSO104)
- Contextual social work (BSO201)
- Child welfare work - focusing on children and families (BSO202)
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Home exam
Weight 1/1
Duration 4 Days
Marks Letter grades
Exam system WISEflow
Home Exam: Written Group Assignment. The assignment can be written in groups of two to three students. Length: Maximum 1,500 words excluding the reference list. Reference style: APA 7th.
Coursework requirements
All compulsory activities (2) must be approved in order for the student to take the exam. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will not be permitted to take their exam.
Multiple choice assignment on Canvas: Multiple-choice task on central research methodological concepts - and approaches based on the curriculum
75% compulsory attendance at lectures and seminars in methods: Students with attendance below 75% lose the right to take the exam, regardless of the reason.
