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Research 261


 
Module code RES 261
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Humanities
Module content

Methods of critical thinking and inquiry
The module focuses on different basic methods of inquiry in the humanities. The purpose of this module is to equip students with the necessary competence to:
• select and apply central procedures, operations and techniques;
• identify and solve well-defined problems using relevant methods of inquiry;
• critically analyse and synthesize information, and present the information using skills effectively; and
• present and communicate information coherently and reliably, using academic conventions and formats appropriately. 
Students will also develop an awareness of ethically sound research using different approaches.
Module credits 10.00
Service modules Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites RES 151
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Separate classes for Afrikaans and English
Academic organisation Psychology
Period of presentation Quarter 2
The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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