Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module embeds and develops engaged research in postgraduate education at DCU. Postgraduate researchers will learn to be more aware of the value of engaged research to the student, the project, the university and to wider society. We will do this by addressing skills and understanding of the ways they can incorporate engagement activities into their research, that is working with communities rather than researching about them. Students of all DCU disciplines will work together and there will be a focus on interdisciplinary methodologies. Students will be exposed to a wide range of engagement approaches in relation to their research area throughout the life cycle of a project, from the identification of questions in issues of shared concern to the dissemination of resulting knowledge. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the theoretical perspectives which underpin engaged research. 2. Explore the concepts of ‘community’ and ‘collaboration’ and the value they have to offer the students’ research 3. Demonstrate understanding of a range of engaged research methodologies and approaches. 4. Critically evaluate engaged research plans. 5. Display communication competencies in engaging a group or community. 6. Apply fundamental concepts of engaged research by developing a research plan in the students’ area of research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
National and international policies and reportsInvestigate official reports, documents and policies around engaged research.Historical Context of Engaged ResearchIrish and International History of engagement (participatory research, community-based initiatives)Converging paradigms: interdisciplinary theoretical and practice frameworks.Emancipation, empowerment, collaboration, universal design/ cocreation (codesign and coproduction) public engagement with science and technology, open science/responsible research and innovation, Public Patient Involvement, citizen science, deliberative engagement, citizens assemblies/ panelsBarriers and enablers of engaged researchDiscover the elements in society that exclude the person from research engagement; Irish policy changesThe role of the communication and media in engaged researchHow does media influence the engaged research agenda; practical skills for engagementFrom monodisciplinary integrity to transdisciplinarityRespecting disciplinary boundaries, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches; disciplines and publicsCase studiesExploring DCU and other examples of engaged research in action.MethodologiesStrategies, practice and ethos of engagement.Concepts aligned with Engaged ResearchEquality, dignity, respect, rights, citizenship, struggle against discrimination, advocacy for change, civic society. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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