Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learning outcomes below define the knowledge, skills and competences the student is expected to acquire from the course.
Knowledge
- Students understand a variety of research methodologies for the humanities
- Students have the ability to understand how research design, data collection, and analysis demonstrate a conceptual orientation
Skills
- Students are able to identify different methods of research related to art education and visual studies
- Students are able to generate research questions, critically evaluate research studies, and construct initial research design
Competences
- Students are able to develop original research topics that explore connections between personal interest and experience, professional development and praxis, discursive and performative practices, and historical and contemporary scholarship
- Students are able to design an initial research project that yields contributions to the area of art education and visual studies
Credits: 5
Schedule: 11.01.2021 - 21.03.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Juuso Tervo
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jaana Brinck, Juuso Tervo
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This online course introduces students to innovative approaches to research methodologies and documentation. Research topics are explored that connect between personal interest and experience, professional development and praxis, discursive and performative practices, and historical and contemporary scholarship.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assessment methods include Reading Reflections (20%), Discussion (20%), Written Assignments (20%), and Final Project (40%).
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Online contact 27h + independent and group work 108h.
The online contact teaching hours and meeting times are confirmed at the beginning of the course.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Published literature on research methodologies and documentation.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
TAI-E4003 Research Methodologies I
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course is available for NoVA students only, or by permission of the instructor.
- Teacher: Brinck Jaana
- Teacher: Tervo Juuso