Problem Based Projects and Research Methodologies
2024/2025
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a course in methodology and project writing in which students are introduced to methodological tools and skills in designing and undertaking a project in accordance with Aalborg University’s problem based learning model.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- of problem based learning and project work
- of group work and collaboration
- of theories of science relevant to the study of tourism
- of methods and research designs relevant to the study of tourism, including digital methods and types of data.
Skills
- in problematizing and exemplifying tourism issues drawing on academic literature
- in reflexively discussing and communicating methodological choices and their implications, including ethical reflections and issues relating to data handling and storage
- in applying research methods.
Competences
- in designing and planning research projects in tourism
- in selecting and applying appropriate research methodologies
- in working collaboratively in groups
- in independently continuing individual competency development within methodology and project writing.
Type of instruction
Type of instruction is described in § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Problem Based Projects and Research Methodologies |
| Type of exam | Active participation/continuous evaluation
An internal examination in: Problem Based Projects and Research
Methodologies (Problembaserede projekter og forskningsmetoder)
The examination is completed by satisfactory and active participation in the module, i.e. 80% attendance, reading of course literature, contribution to discussion sessions of the module through oral presentations and satisfactory completion of tasks and assignments set by the course instructor(s). Re-examination: a 2-day take-home assignment paper set by the course instructor(s) on the basis of the course content. The assignment paper will be evaluated by an internal examiner. The assignment paper must be prepared individually and must not exceed 6 pages. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids
The use of generative AI is allowed, including for re-writing
text. |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| 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 | Problembaserede projekter og forskningsmetoder |
| Module code | KATOU2302 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Copenhagen, Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Arts (MA) in Tourism |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
