GEND1001
Research Methods and Interactive Skills
Year
1Course Description
This course is designed to expose learners to various research concepts, perspectives and important models in designing and conducting research projects. Learners are introduced to traditional scientific methodologies, as they relate to the creation of knowledge, as well as to a feminist critique of these traditional methodologies. They are exposed to quantitative and qualitative techniques, research paradigms and methodological approaches, and fundamental principles of the Research Process. The course also covers descriptive as well as analytical statistical methods, and ethical issues in conducting research. At the end of the course learners should be able to design and conduct a research project in the field of Gender Studies.« Back
