Applied Social Research: Youth Research Project (Part 1)

This course introduces students to the theories and methods of Participatory Action Research (PAR). Building on skills in social research acquired at Level 1, students will be exposed to techniques utilized when promoting youth involvement in the research process. Researchers using PAR assist in the generation of ideas, information and understanding that will be used to inform social change. Students therefore will pay attention to Models of PAR, Ethical issues related to working with child participants (under 18 years old) and Social Justice (youth with special needs) among other issues pertinent to the PAR research process. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in research design and proposal writing. Students will also examine their acquired skills through the exploration of case study work.