Seminar on Media Research MethodsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students gain an understanding of the principal research methods of cultural and media fields and learn to apply them in a project where they learn to analyse and reflect on their professional activities in writing.

Content

Concept of theory
Concept of research method
Introduction to applicable methods of research and collecting material: questionnaires, interviews, observation, etc.
Acquiring information
Use of sources
Understanding the idea of multi-form work
Peer critique

Qualifications

History of media, Media analysis, Introduction to communication, Communication and society