SOCI201 Sociological Research in Practice

Note: This information is for 2013, and may have been updated since the Guide to Enrolment was printed.

Title Sociological Research in Practice
Code SOCI201
Subject Sociology
EFTS 0.15 EFTS
Points 18 points
Teaching Period(s) First semester
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZ$) 749.70
International Tuition Fees (NZ$) 3,150.00

Prescription

An introduction to how sociological research is undertaken, with a specific focus on how to research social problems in New Zealand society, research design, ethical considerations and techniques of sociological data collection.

Prerequisite: (SOCI 101 or 102 or SOSC 101) or 108 points

Schedule C: Arts and Music

Note: May not be credited together with GEOG 280 passed before 2005.

Paper Overview

An introduction to how sociological research is undertaken, with specific focus on how to research social problems in New Zealand society. This includes an introduction to: the research process; research design, ethics and context; techniques of sociological data collection; evaluation and reporting of results.

Paper Co-ordinator

Dr Marcelle Dawson

Timetable

Location Dunedin
Lecture Wed : 10:00-11:50
Tutorial Times to be arranged

 

University of Otago Department of Social Work and Community Development