AMU2453 Research methods in the arts and social sciences
Faculty of Arts
AMU2453 Research methods in the arts and social sciences is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before AMU2453
Prohibitions
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After AMU2453
3 units list AMU2453 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units.
Prohibition: ATS2453, ATS3453, AZA2453
Overview
Research skills are important across a range of academic and industry contexts. The unit introduces critical and practical approaches to research in the social sciences. The unit will focus on equipping you with specific skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods. The material is framed within an ongoing review of key ethical and critical concepts.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Online QuizQuiz / Test20%
- Analytical ExerciseExercise30%
- Research Project ProposalWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
distinguish key differences between quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and methods in the arts and social sciences;
- 2
perform data collection and analysis for specific research methods;
- 3
assess socio-political and ethical implications of research projects in a range of contexts and protocols;
- 4
evaluate the suitability of research methods for different research objectives and projects.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
AMU2453 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
- COMM-MAJMajor, Level 2 cornerstone unitsCommunicationNo reviews yet
- COMM-MINMinor, Additional communication unitsCommunicationNo reviews yet
- FTVS-MAJMajor, Level 2 cornerstone unitsFilm, television and screen studiesNo reviews yet
- FTVS-MINMinor, Additional Film, television and screen studies unitsFilm, television and screen studiesNo reviews yet
- GNST-MAJMajor, MalaysiaGender studiesNo reviews yet
- GNST-MINMinor, Elective unitsGender studiesNo reviews yet
- GLBL-MAJMajor, Level 2 cornerstone unitsGlobal studiesNo reviews yet
- GLBL-MINMinor, Global studies elective unitsGlobal studiesNo reviews yet
- STPR-MAJMajor, Level 2 cornerstone unitsStrategic public relationsNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ooi Wee Liam
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ooi Wee Liam
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU2453?
AMU2453 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after AMU2453?
AMU2453 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ETM3800, ETW2420 and ETW3482.
When is AMU2453 offered?
In 2027, AMU2453 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU2453?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU2453 have an exam?
No. AMU2453 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include AMU2453?
AMU2453 is part of Communication; Film, television and screen studies; Gender studies; Global studies; and Strategic public relations.