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 examProblem 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.
ECTS5
Permitted aids
All written and all electronic aids
The use of generative AI is allowed, including for re-writing text.
AssessmentPassed/Not Passed
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleProblembaserede projekter og forskningsmetoder
Module codeKATOU2302
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Copenhagen, Campus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Arts (MA) in Tourism
Study BoardStudy Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Culture and Learning
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities