Postgraduate Course: Understanding Research (REDU11041)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Research (EDU) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course explores different philosophical approaches that epitomise a qualitative methodological approach to research specifically in the sport, physical education, outdoor education and recreational management contexts. Theoretical frameworks and their appropriate methods of analysis combine with helping identify possible research issues and questions. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Evaluating different research paradigms
Understanding ontological and epistemological assumptions
Critically understanding principal elements of qualitative research design
Critically analysing research questions/designs
Understand complexity of research in the professional setting
Recognising and understanding ethical issues in research |
Assessment Information
| 1 x 2000 word assignment om research methodologies |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Peter Allison
Tel: (0131 6)51 6001
Email: Peter.Allison@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sarah Mcneil
Tel: (0131 6)51 6573
Email: Sarah.F.McNeil@ed.ac.uk |
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