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ARTSC111-23A (HAM)
Social Science Theory and Action
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Darelle Howard
J.G.22
darelle.howard@waikato.ac.nz
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Johanna Schmidt
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K.2.09
johanna.schmidt@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Darelle Howard
J.G.22
darelle.howard@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
This paper introduces University of Waikato social scientists as researchers. Each week will feature a social scientist presenting their research, supported by a related publication. This research will then be discussed in the follow-up lecture to demonstrate how it illustrates key themes of the respective researcher's specific discipline, and of the social sciences in general.
This paper provides an understanding of how research within the social sciences is conducted, and how research is both informed by and contributes to social science theory. Students will also be introduced to key areas of relevance to the social sciences:
- relationships between structure and agency;
- social constructionism;
- relations of power and inequality.
How this paper will be taught
ARTSC111-23A Social Science Theory and Action has three components that will occur in most weeks:
- a weekly lecture given by a University of Waikato social scientist who will talk about their work. This is supported by a publication based on the research being discussed. (In the week beginning Monday 24 April, there will be no in person lectures due to the public holiday. Students will be required to watch the Tauranga recordings for this week.)
- a follow-up lecture given by Darelle making links between the research discussed and relevant social science theory. This will be supported by an introductory reading on the central theory of relevance.
- tutorials designed to consolidate student's understandings of the central concepts.
Required Readings
There is no set textbook for this paper. Readings will be made available on Moodle.
Students are expected to read the required readings before the relevant lectures. Readings are integral to students' understanding of each week's themes, that in turn relate to assessments.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
This paper is 100% internally assessed, comprised of the components listed below.
Information regarding each assessment will be discussed on Moodle and in class.
As noted below, all referencing must be in APA format. As well as the link below, a 'quick guide' to APA referencing will be provided on Moodle. Students who are unfamiliar with the conventions of academic referencing are advised to attend a workshop at the library.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.