Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Established by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2022-12-14
Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2023-04-12
Contents
This course aims to deepen skills and knowledge in qualitative and quantitative spatial methods and analyses and to prepare students for independent work and writing master thesis. The course starts with a general introduction addressing research ethics, and research design studies within the field of human geography, focusing on how to formulate research questions and the role of theory. The second part of the course deepens knowledge about the process of working with qualitative methods, from positioning oneself within a philosophy of science perspective and research design to data collection, analysis, and writing. The last part of the course focuses on more advanced quantitative methods and analyses that in different ways can handle spatial relationships.
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Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including SAPSM, Spatial Analysis, 15 ECTS , or equivalently. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
Examination modes
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Credit transfer is always examined individually.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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