Syllabus

Theory and Research Methods

Code
TR3010
Points
15 Credits
Level
Second Cycle Level 1
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Tourism Studies (TRU)
Group of Subjects
Tourism and Recreation Studies
Disciplinary Domain
Social Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Human Geography1
Tourism Studies2
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1F
2A1F
Approved
Approved, 21 September 2017.
This syllabus is valid from 16 October 2017.
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
  • Demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the field of Tourism Studies (1)

Skills and abilities
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
  • Demonstrate analytical capabilities using various methods and techniques (2)
  • Report and discuss, both orally and in writing, existing knowledge within tourism studies and by doing so formulate research problems and identify possible research gaps (3)
  • Independently prepare and present, both orally and in writing, a research proposal within a predetermined time frame (4)
  • Select and justify appropriate methods for specific research problems (5)

Judgement and attitudes
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
  • Demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations within academic research, its role in society and the individual responsibility for its use (6)
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work (7)

Course Content

In the first part of the course, students learn about various research approaches and research philosophies and their link to research strategies, as well as about research ethics. Furthermore, students are guided into the research process including research problem formulation and choice and design of appropriate research methodology, and are taught about different methods of data analysis. The course concludes with the preparation of research proposals for a Master’s Thesis in Tourism Studies showing the students’ ability to identify and formulate a research problem autonomously as well as to plan for carrying out research, using appropriate methods within predetermined time frames.

Assessment

Part 1: active participation in seminars, written assignments, and written examination, 4,5 credits (examines learning outcome 1)
Part 2: written and oral presentation in the seminar, 2 credits (examines learning outcome 3)
Part 3: active participation in seminars, written and oral assignments, 4.5 credits (examines learning outcome 2)
Part 4: written assignment and oral presentation in the seminar, 4 credits, (examines learning outcomes 4-7)

Forms of Study

Lectures, seminars, workshops, assignments, exercises

Grades

The Swedish grades A–F.

Examination part 1 and 4: A-F
Examination parts 2 & 3: Pass/Fail

The course grade (15 credits) is set by the examiner and is an aggregative judgement based on the results from modules 1 and 4.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor Degree in Tourism, Human Geography, Business Administration and 15 credits at the second level in Tourism Studies

Other Information

The number of examination attempts is limited to five for each examination part.


The course replaces KG3016