IND-3012 | UiT

Type of course

This course is obligatory for students admitted to the Master's degree program Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI).

The course is a prerequisite to IND-3013 GENI Applied Research Project and IND-3902 GENI - Thesis Seminar.

It cannot be taken as a singular course.

Course content

The course provides insights into quantitative and qualitative methodologies, emphasizing their theoretical and technical foundations. It fosters skills relevant for designing research, selecting appropriate methods, collecting and handling data, and writing up research. It also provides guidelines for identifying and addressing practical challenges associated with research in complex and post-conflict settings. It introduces students to the ethical questions and requirements surrounding research related to Indigenous peoples.

The course prepares students directly for the GENI Applied Research Project and their larger thesis research project.

Objectives of the course

The students have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student:

has an understanding of the principles of social research
has an understanding of philosophical debates underlying qualitative and quantitative research strategies
has knowledge of appropriate data handling and research practices
understands the importance of Indigenous research methodologies, reflexivity, and positioning

Skills

The student is able to/can:

gather evidence through a variety of techniques and methods
select the appropriate research strategies for their independent research projects
store and archive their research data safely and securely

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

The course will involve a mix of lectures and seminar discussions and one-on-one discussions of planned research projects. Students are also expected to complete an online module in research ethics at USask (4-6 hrs.)

The course is offered in the fall semester (August - December).

Examination

Examination:	Grade scale:
Off campus exam	Passed / Not Passed
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Online module in research ethics	Approved – not approved
Consultation with instructor	Approved – not approved
Sufficient attendance	Approved – not approved
Approved application for ethics review	Approved – not approved

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More info about the coursework requirements

The following coursework requirements must be completed and approved in order to take the final exam:

Complete the GPS960 (Introduction to Ethics and Integrity) online module at USask (4-6 hours);
Arrange a consultation meeting with the course instructor regarding your Applied Research Project:
Attend at least ten (10) seminar discussions.

Re-sit examination

Retake is offered in the beginning of the following semester in cases of grade F/Fail. A deferred examination is offered at the beginning of the following semester if the student cannot take the final exam due to illness or other exceptional circumstances. A medical certificate must be submitted to the faculty. The registration deadline for retake is January 15. A passing grade is required before the student can start the course IND-3013 Applied Research Project.

autumn 2022 IND-3012 GENI - Research Methods and Indigenous Research Ethics - 5 ECTS