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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
YKT.101

Introduction to Social Research, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
YKT.101
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Liina Sointu
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 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

31.08.2023 16.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
28.08.2023 15.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
18.03.2024 17.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Completion option 2

Participation in teaching

31.08.2023 16.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
28.08.2023 15.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
18.03.2024 17.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)