The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
~ A general ability to use research approaches
and evaluate those approaches based on the
applicability and credibility of research
findings in a specific context.
~ An ability to question and critically analyse
research design.
Learning outcomes
* An understanding of why research is
important in the cultural and media sphere.
* An understanding of what the scientific
and behavioural approaches entail and the main
requirements of these processes.
* An understanding of how research is
conducted and applied in the various
cultural and media specialisations.
Course contents
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Create a cover page with your name,
student number, degree and title of the course.
2. Read through both of the following texts
(found on Arcada Finna):
a. Kuada, J. E. 2012. Research methodology:
A project guide for university students.
Frederiksberg: Samfundslitteratur.
b. Mligo, E. S. 2016. Introduction to
research methods and report writing: A practical
guide for students and researchers in social
sciences and the humanities. Eugene, Oregon:
Resource Publications.
3. Answer ALL of the following questions.
Answers should be in essay format.
a. Critically analyse why the research
process is 'systematic'. Support your argument
by
identifying the steps followed in research
design. (1000-1500 words)
b. Select and describe the two research
methods you believe are most suited to research
in the cultural and media sector. Justify your
selection. (1000-1500 words)
c. Create your own research proposal using
the following format. Remember to describe and
explain your decisions in iv, v and vi.
Topic
i. Key words (3)
ii. Research Problem Statement
iii. Research questions (3-5) OR hypotheses
(3)
iv. Sampling method (200-300 words)
v. Chosen Method (500-800 words)
vi. Research Ethics (100-200 words)
4. Reference your work. Use the Arcada
Styleguide for the correct reference format. You
must include the two texts as references, but
are
welcome to include more sources as well.
5. The final assignment should be no more
than 4000 words in length.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Additional information
Assignments should be submitted directly to Dr.
Nathalie Hyde-Clarke (E-mail: hydeclan
This book exam can be used as an equivalent for
the Metodik course - provide a grade of 4 or 5
is achieved.
If you have already completed the Metodik
course, this may not be used as bredstudier.
Recommended or required reading
Read through both of the following texts (found
on Arcada Finna):
a. Kuada, J. E. 2012. Research methodology:
A project guide for university students.
Frederiksberg: Samfundslitteratur.
b. Mligo, E. S. 2016. Introduction to
research methods and report writing: A practical
guide for students and researchers in social
sciences and the humanities. Eugene, Oregon:
Resource Publications.
Study activities
Individual studies - 135 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Virtual self studies
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
See Instructions above.
Essays will be awarded 1-5 based on Arcada's
assessment criteria guidelines.
In order to compensate for the course 'TV-2-002:
Metodik / Research Methodology', the essay must
achieve a grade of 4 or 5.
Teacher
Hyde-Clarke Nathalie
Examiner
Hyde-Clarke Nathalie
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions