Objectives

Students will learn how to prepare for independent research of the region in social sciences by gaining basic knowledge in the special requirements and pertinent tools of data acquisition and data analysis as well as specific theoretical and paradigmatic issues in East Asian studies. Students will learn to reflect on and to defend their own research-related choices. Students will gain basic literacy in both quantitative and qualitative social science analysis, and more detailed knowledge in fields that are relevant to their work. Students will hone their team work skills in various tasks. Students will learn project management and public speaking skills.
  • Teacher: Annamari Konttinen