Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | RESEARCHING SENSITIVE SUBJECTS | ||
| Code | SOCI522 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr DA Baker Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology David.Baker@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 5 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: Enable students to understand approaches and methods that enable research on sensitive subjects Enable students to identify the strengths and weaknesses of primary and secondary sources of data in relation to researching sensitive subjects Encourage students to critically consider ethical and practical issues when preparing to research sensitive subjects |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate an understanding of how sensitive topics might be approached in terms of conducting research projects |
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(LO2) Demonstrate an awareness of how primary and secondary data might be used to investigate sensitive topics in research projects |
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(LO3) Critically reflect on how practical and ethical issues might be addressed in relation to conducting research projects on sensitive issues |
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(LO4) Critically evaluate data sources with regards to their relevance in researching specific research topics |
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(S1) Intellectual Creativity: Students will be encouraged to demonstrate creativity by examining independent research interests in their assessments. |
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(S2) Research Skills: Students will learn how to conceive of and reflect on the relevance of primary and/or secondary data when approaching specific topics. |
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(S3) Problem Solving Skills: Students will learn how to analyse dilemmas and apply problem solving skills to develop appropriate solutions. |
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(S4) Ethical Skills: Students will be required to demonstrate a capacity to think about ethically appropriate research methods in relation to specific topics. |
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Syllabus |
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Students will be guided through a series of exercises in interactive workshops. These will examine relevant methodological and theoretical literature and how it might apply to specific case studies in the form of research projects on sensitive issues. These issues include (but are not limited to): deaths in state detention, human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, and malfeasance and negligence in healthcare settings. Each session will examine the practical, methodological and ethical challenges that emerge in relation to specific research issues. Students will be encouraged to formulate questions, identify obstacles, and generate solutions to potential challenges in relation to their research area. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1: Workshop Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 8 Description: 4 sessions of 2 hour workshops Attendance Recorded: Yes |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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8 |
8 | |||||
| Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 2 totaling 8
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| Private Study | 42 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 50 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| Assessment Title: Research report Assessment Type: Research report Duration / Size: 1500 words Weighting: 100% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard | -1500 words | 100 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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