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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
YKT.232

Social Interaction, Language and Social Relations, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
YKT.232
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Marko Salonen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %

The module discusses the main social scientific methods that are employed to analyse interaction and the use of language. These methods are discussed through examples that are drawn from various social contexts.

Learning outcomes
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

11.10.2024 13.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Completion option 2

Exam

01.09.2024 31.07.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Completion option 3

Independent study

30.08.2024 31.07.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)