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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
YKTP01

Introduction to Social Research, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
YKTP01
Language of instruction
Finnish, English
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Marko Salonen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %

The module provides an introduction to the foundations of social sciences. It discusses society and its nature, as well as the conceptualisations of society. Depending on the mode of study, the core elements of the module may be, for example, social science thinking, social divisions, transnationalism, interaction, gender, well-being, social action, work and different life stages.

Learning outcomes
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Lecture course, online course or a multiform course

Participation in teaching

01.09.2020 11.10.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
24.08.2020 11.10.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
17.03.2021 17.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)