Course ASK297

Comparative Methods in Political Science with a Focus on Africa

7 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 3, 2024

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • independently present different forms of comparative methods that are applied in the context of the African continent
  • problematise and critically reflect on different comparative research methods and analyses
  • independently choose a suitable research design and method
  • manage research ethical aspects and considerations.
Starts and ends:
week 3, 2024 - week 7, 2024
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • 180 credits, of which 90 credits in Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Human Rights or Peace and Conflict Studies and 7 credits in Research Method with a specialisation in the Social Sciences or Humanities and English 6
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-V3HNZ
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
3 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,150 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,150 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Jenny Åberg
Jenny Åberg