945A05 · 7.5 credits · Advanced level (A1X) · Vuxnas lärande
Understanding research
Active · next start HT 2026
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LÄ03 · 27 Feb 2026 · 22 students
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LÄ03 · 99 students
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- Get B or A: 51% (170 students)
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About the course
Aim
The course will enable students to
- Understand the logic of main methodological approaches and methods in research with relevance to the study of adult learning
- Develop their research literacy, i.e. the skills required to interrogate research texts critically and the ability to evaluate them according to their kind
- Develop their ability to interact with people engaged in different learning contexts regarding questions about research quality
- Apply the achieved knowledge preparatory for further studies and independent project work.
Content
The course focuses on research methods and methodology. It includes perspectives underlying research, characteristics of qualitative and quantitative approaches and research ethics. The course deals with critical reading of research studies and own research design.
- Examiner
- Helena Colliander
- Main field of study
- Vuxnas lärande