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Module 3: Housing Research Methods
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Abstract
This course offers an introduction to a wide range of research methods currently used in housing and neighbourhood studies. Students will be invited to reflect on the value of using different tools to inform evidence-based design processes and to provide rigorous answers to research question by covering all the steps of the research cycle.
Objective
Students will be acquire the theoretical and methodological skills to design and carry out an independent scientific research project.
Content
This course offers an introduction to a wide range of research methods currently used in housing and neighborhood studies. Students will be invited to reflect on the value of using different tools to inform evidence-based design processes and to provide rigorous answers to research questions by covering all steps of the research cycle. Particular emphasis will be given to qualitative and participatory research methods that will enable the students to directly engage with stakeholders, such as residents, representatives of housing and neighborhood associations, and public authorities. By combining theory and practice, they will learn to apply them to a specific context and research question. Through lectures with practical group exercises the course will equip students with the required knowledge and skills to develop an individual research project that will lead to their MAS theses.
Resources
Lecture Notes
A reader will be distributed at the beginning of the semester containing an overview of all lectures, the involved exercises, and required readings.
Learning Materials (Links)
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Module 3: Housing Research Methods
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 24.10. (Seminarwoche).
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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MAS in Housing (1 year full time course in English, starting every autumn semester. Further information on Lectures, workshops, individual and group tutorials and excursions organized in the framework of the four modules: Cultural, socio-economic, demographic and political aspects of housing and human settlements (M1); Adequate housing and neighbourhood development strategies (M2); Housing for migrants, refugees, and people displaced by disasters (M3); Housing research and evaluation methods (M4). Introduction to the MAS Housing: Room HIT H 13 (Date and Time will follow in due time). Presentation of MAS Thesis Proposals: Room HIT H 13 (Date and time will follow in due time).)