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1RS006-2018-19-SEM1 Introduction to Christianity, 2018-19 SEM1
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1RS007-2018-19-SEM1 Jewish Belief and Practice, 2018-19 SEM1
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1RS008-2018-19-SEM2 Values and Virtues: Ethics and Religion, 2018-19 SEM2
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1RS008-2019-20-SEM2 1RS008 | Values and Virtues: Ethics and Religion | 2019-20 SEM2
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1RS009-2018-19-SEM1 Philosophy and Religion, 2018-19 SEM1
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1RS010 GS AT Group 1RS010 Gill Simpson's Academic Tutor Group 2017-18
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1RS010-2018-19-SEM1 Studying Religion, 2018-19 SEM1
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1RS011-2018-19-SEM1 Religion and Art, 2018-19 SEM1
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1SC001-2018-19-SEM1 Introduction to Sociological Thought, 2018-19 SEM1
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1SC002-2018-19-SEM1 Investigating Sociologically, 2018-19 SEM1
Aims
Understanding the methodologies and methods of data collection that social scientists undertake as they collect data is central to the informed evaluation of their research. Placing an emphasis on exploring such debates is therefore essential at Level 1. The module aims to support learners to develop an awareness of the philosophical, practical and ethical debates that inform sociological research. It is envisaged that this module will prepare students for further research modules at Level 2 and Level 3 where students are required to gain research design skills and practice carrying out empirical research.
This module aims to provide an opportunity to explore the value of some of the key sociological research paradigms. It also endeavors to enable students to evaluate a variety of sociological methods of data collection. It will also encourage learners to critically reflect on ethical issues that confront sociological research.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of methods of data collection and philosophical positions that are commonly employed in sociological research;
- Outline some of the major philosophical positions that inform sociological research;
- Identify a range of ethical and practical issues that can impact on sociological investigations.
- Enrolled students: 1