KUMA006 Doing cultural research (5 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of History and Ethnology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The study course discusses the research process and the relationship of the different stages of the process to the whole. In addition, we will get to know the methods and materials used in cultural research.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will:

  • be able to identify the different stages of the research process

  • know how the research questions, theoretical framework, materials and methods are related to each other and are part of the research process

  • know the various qualitative and quantitative research methods and research materials applied in the study of cultures

  • know what research ethics means and identify ethical issues related to the research process 

Additional information

Taught course. Independent work on written assignments is possible in special cases.

Study materials

  • Fingerroos, Outi, Kajander, Konsta & Lappi, Tiina-Riitta (toim.), Kulttuurien tutkimuksen menetelmät.

  • Jokinen, Arja ym. 2016: Diskurssianalyysi - Teoriat, peruskäsitteet ja käyttö. Sivut 1–104.

  • Tuomi, Jouni & Sarajärvi, Anneli 2018: Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Luvut 1 (sivut 13–63), 3 ja 4 (sivut 83–146).

  • Vilkka, Hanna 2007: Tutki ja mittaa. Määrällisen tutkimuksen perusteet. Osa 1 (sivut 7–102). 

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Taught course.
Evaluation criteria:
The grading scale in all completion modes will be numerical: 0-5. The grade will be based on the evaluation of the assignments that measure the extent to which the learning goals have been achieved. In courses organized in the form of contact teaching, completion requires 80% attendance. For independent learning, completion of the unit requires that written assignments are completed and approved by the instructor in charge.
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Method 2

Description:
Independent work on written assignments. Possible in special cases.
Evaluation criteria:
The grading scale in all completion modes will be numerical: 0-5. The grade will be based on the evaluation of the assignments that measure the extent to which the learning goals have been achieved. In courses organized in the form of contact teaching, completion requires 80% attendance. For independent learning, completion of the unit requires that written assignments are completed and approved by the instructor in charge.
Select all marked parts
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
No published teaching
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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching