The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

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Cameron Campbell

Instructor: Cameron Campbell

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There are 8 modules in this course

Welcome to Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1! Part 1 focuses on being a CONSUMER of social science research. Take some time to review the Course Overview video and the assignments for this course. In Week 1, we will explore What is Social Science. By the end of this week, you will be able to understand the differences between social science from humanities, natural and life sciences, outline the origins of social science and have a grasp of key definitions and terms.

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8 videos4 readings1 quiz2 discussion prompts

In Week 2, we will focus on The Big Questions. By the end of this week, you should have some sense of the range of questions that are the focus of much social science research. The next week, Week 3, will expand on China specific research.

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7 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In Week 3, we will focus on Social Science Research on China. By the end of this week, you should have some sense of major topics in current social science research on China.

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7 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In Week 4, we will focus on The Social Science Disciplines. By the end of this week, you should have a better understanding of the emphases of each of the major social science disciplines, and the differences between the disciplines.

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7 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In Week 5, we will focus on Study Designs. By the end of this week, you should understand the differences between the most common types of study, and have some sense of the settings in which each is most relevant.

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8 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In Week 6, we will focus on Challenges. By the end of this week, you should be able to have a better understanding of key challenges to interpreting results from social science research, and be able to reflect on potential problems with study design.

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8 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In Week 7, we will focus on Cause and Effect. By the end of this week, you should understand the basic approaches that social scientists follow in trying to establish that an observed relationship reflects cause and effect.

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8 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

You've reached the final exam week! Complete the final exam and post-course survey. Your feedback can help us improve future iterations of the course. Good luck on the exam and hope to see you in Social Science Approaches Part 2. https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-science-research-chinese-society

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Cameron Campbell
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