1st Semester Research Project
2023/2024
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises courses relating to destination analysis, market communication and branding, and consumption in tourism.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Additional theoretical, methodological and empirical knowledge related to one or more topics covered in the 1st semester modules
- Deeper knowledge and understanding of relevant research literature within one or more topics covered in the 1st semester modules
Skills
- Formulating a clearly defined problem statement within the chosen topic area that has academic and practical relevance
- Critically reviewing and reflecting on relevant research literature, sources of information, theories and concepts
- Developing and applying an appropriate methodological approach to collect relevant empirical material
- Producing a critical and clear analysis of empirical material, using relevant theories and concepts
- Producing a clearly presented and coherent written project report
Competences
- Designing and managing research projects
- Collaborating with others, giving and receiving constructive feedback and drawing on partners’ knowledge and skills
- Communicating clearly in oral and written form
- Upholding high standards in relation to research ethics, data collection, storage and processing
Type of instruction
Type of instruction is described in § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | 1st Semester Research Project |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
An internal, combined written and oral examination in:1st Semester
Project (1. semester forskningsprojekt).
The examination will take the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and the external examiner on the basis of a project report prepared by the student(s). The project report is prepared on the basis of the students’ own choice of subject area within one or a number of the central disciplinary areas of the programme. The project report will be viewed as the joint responsibility of the group. The project report must not exceed 20 pages per student in a group, or 25 pages if the report is prepared by one student. Duration of examination: 20 minutes per student and 10 minutes per group for grading and announcement of results, up to a maximum total of 110 minutes for groups and 30 minutes for individual examinations. The stipulated time intervals include grading and announcement of results. Re-examinations will be held according to the rules in force on group examinations as stipulated in the Examination Order. |
| ECTS | 10 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | 1. semester forskningsprojekt |
| Module code | KATOU201 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 10 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Copenhagen |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
