M120DR313 Theory of Science, Research Methods and Academic Writing

Contents and structure

This is module 3 of the Master's Degree in Drama Pedagogy and Applied Theatre. The module provides insight into research questions/problems related to theory of science, research method and academic text work. Parts of the teaching in this module is common with the teaching in the master's programmes Children and Young People's Literature, and Music Pedagogy.

Learning Outcome

In this module, the students will acquire knowledge about relevant science-theoretical concepts and problems, research traditions and analytical methods.

• Has obtained advanced understanding about science-theoretical research traditions
• Has obtained thorough insights about different methods within arts pedagogical research.

• Can apply knowledge in a critical manner
• Can analyse and discuss academic texts
• Can describe, make use of and discuss different research methods and traditions.

• Can communicate in an analytical and critical manner about arts pedagogical research, in writing and orally
• Can discuss research ethics
• Can analyse and relate critically to various information sources
• Can utilise science concepts and apply them in professional discourse.

As part of the learning, it may be relevant for students to participate in the drama section's research projects.