| Unit name | Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | DEAFM1008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Jim Kyle |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Deaf Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit will introduce research methodology for work in Deaf Studies through the analysis of published research work and the planning of new studies. As well as presenting the theoretical underpinnings of research methodology, the unit will provide examples of qualitative and quantitative studies for critical analysis. It will also introduce qualitative methods, historical methods and provide a framework for the inclusion of case studies and action research. On the basis of these analyses, students will be guided on the construction of their own research project the pilot work and initial data collection and analysis. Students will be supported by on-line revision and self-study content on the course website providing revision in statistical processes, simple design, study types; data preparation; and analysis. Sessions in the Unit will introduce methods of enquiry for Deaf Studies settings.
