| Unit name | Introduction to Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPAIM0003 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Yamashita |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit is designed to give students an understanding of the nature of social science research pertinent to East Asian studies and research approaches appropriate to this inquiry. It introduces students to a range of methodological approaches used by researchers in Contemporary East Asian Studies. The relative strengths and weaknesses of both quantitative and qualitative approaches will be considered. Issues of research design, research methods and methodology will be addressed and students will develop their knowledge and skills in conducting and reviewing research in East Asia. The concentration on methods appropriate to East Asian Studies will enable students to produce a robust research proposal relevant to their own research interests.
