SACS 201
Methods in Social and Cultural Research
A multi-disciplinary survey of key methodological approaches and methods employed by social science researchers. The course includes critical discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative approaches, ethics and the practice of social and cultural research. This course is also able to be taken towards a major in SOSC or a minor in SPOL.
About this course
In 2025 this course is delivered as a fully online course. The course includes discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative approaches, ethics and the practice of social and cultural research.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of social research
2. demonstrate an understanding of research ethics
3. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of research design
4. demonstrate an understanding of a range of research methods
How this course is taught
This course can be completed online. The course is taught through pre-recorded online modules. Delivery will be through Nuku, the online learning environment. There are no on campus activities. All assessment can be completed online.
Assessment
Weekly discussion board questions (1% per week) Mark: 5%
Weekly quiz (4% per week) Mark: 20%
Short essay (1500 words) Mark: 20%
Extended essay (2000 words) Mark: 55%