Master project

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FLWMEER180 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 15 Study load (hours) 420 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 2 Instructor(s) Mariëlle Leijten Daniel Janssen Luuk Van Waes Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Dutch: proficiency level *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) You are able to select the most adequate research method to analyze a communicative problem You are able to assess communication quality from different perspectives You are able to use the most common (qualitative and quantitaive) research methods and techniques in the domain of professional communication You are able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different research designs and methods 3. Course content This course consists of two modules: 1. Communication research: methods and techniques This module is an introduction to different qualitative and quantitative approaches of research in the domain of 'Communication studies'.  Descriptive, observational and effect research are dealt with, in combination with different techniques (survey, observation (e.g. logging and think aloud), interview etc.). 2. Master thesis Students are invited to set up their own research and write a master's thesis about it. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Tutorials Skills training Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual Assignments - in group Case studies - in group Paper - individual Paper - in group 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments Written assignment: Without oral presentation Portfolio: Without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Reading list depends on the subject of the Master Project. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 15/12/2009 16:35 luuk.vanwaes