Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
YKT.101
Introduction to Social Research, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
YKT.101Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Basic studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Liina SointuResponsible 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
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Lecture course, online course or a multiform course
Participation in teaching
26.08.2024 – 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
26.08.2024 – 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
03.03.2025 – 16.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Completion option 2
Participation in teaching
26.08.2024 – 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
26.08.2024 – 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
03.03.2025 – 16.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)