Algemene informatie
Vakcode | AM_470589 |
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Studiepunten | 6 EC |
Periode | P2 |
Vakniveau | 500 |
Onderwijstaal | Engels |
Faculteit | Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen |
Vakcoördinator | drs. W.L. Willems |
Examinator | drs. W.L. Willems |
Docenten |
P. Klaassen MA dr. J.F.H. Kupper prof. dr. J.E.W. Broerse |
Praktische informatie
Voor dit vak moet je zelf intekenen.
Voor dit vak kun je last-minute intekenen.
Werkvormen | Hoorcollege, Werkgroep |
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Doelgroepen
Dit vak is ook toegankelijk als:
Dit vak wordt in het Engels aangeboden. Omschrijvingen kunnen daardoor mogelijk alleen in het Engels worden weergegeven.
Doel vak
1) To deepen your analytic skills with respect to the investigation ofa complex societal problem;
2) To deepen and broaden your knowledge of political theory and
policy-making;
3) To acquire further insight into the practice of qualitative social
scientific research;
4) To acquire further insight into specific methods and techniques of
qualitative social scientific research;
5) To improve skills in data collection and data analysis;
6) To improve your argumentation skills;
7) To improve your communication skills;
8) To improve your skills in working effectively in a project team.
Inhoud vak
In this course you get the chance to gain experience in the practicalimplementation of a prominent methodology for interactively
investigating complex societal problems: focus group research. In a
research project aimed at the development of policy recommendations
concerning such complex problem, you will both improve your focus group
research skills and deepen your understanding of the relevant
theoretical concepts in the areas of policy studies, science and
technology studies and political theory. In a group of eight to twelve
students you will participate in an interactive research project
executed at the Athena institute (possibly with a real external
commissioner).
In this project you will be trained in and practice various skills for
data collection (such as focus group design and facilitation) and data
analysis (such as qualitative content analysis). Specific attention is
paid to your personal interactive research skills. At the end of the
course, you present your findings and recommendations orally.
In parallel to the group work for your research project, you will follow
lectures, attend and prepare for guest lectures by people active in the
field of policy-making, and actively participate in seminars following
the so-called "CARQ"-methodology. During these CARQ-seminars literature
is studied and discussed via the identification of a Core quotation, an
analysis of the Argumentative structure of the paper at issue, the
identification and articulation of pertinent Relations the paper has
with other material/ issues/ papers/ methodologies/..., and, finally
Questions that elicit in-depth discussions of topics pertinent to the
course.
Onderwijsvorm
Lectures: 18 hoursTraining workshops: 19 hours
CARQ seminars: 24 hours
Project assignment: 80 hours
focus group execution: 6 hours
Final presentations project results: 4 hours
Self study and assignment: remaining hours
Toetsvorm
The course does not have an exam. You will be assessed on the basis ofthe group assignment, a group presentation, your individual performance
during the course and a take-home assignment. More precisely:
Individual grade [45%]:
CARQ facilitation and participation (10%)
Focus group facilitation (10%)
Participation (10%)
Take-home assignment (15%)
Group grade [55%]:
Focus group design and execution (20%)
Presentation (including analysis, policy recommendations and discussion)
(35%)
For all group assignments a pass grade (> 5.5) needs to be obtained in
order to receive a final mark. For individual assignments, except for
participation, a resit can be done.
Vereiste voorkennis
Basic knowledge of (interactive) policy processes, policy analysis andrelevant research skills are required.
Literatuur
To be announced on CanvasDoelgroep
Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis andEntrepreneurship in Health and Life sciences (MPA), Societal
differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences. Mandatory course
for MPA students who specialize in Policy.
Overige informatie
Attendance is compulsory. (You will spend a great deal of your time onteam work.)