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290122 VU Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA): Introduction to participatory research approaches and methods (2020S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 08.05. 16:15 - 19:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Saturday 09.05. 09:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Friday 05.06. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Saturday 06.06. 09:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Friday 26.06. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Saturday 27.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Out of dissatisfaction with both the reductionism of quantitative surveys, and the bias of classical field work, in the late 1980s there has been a long-lasting discussion on the need for rethinking research methodologies and more participatory approaches in development work as well as research. Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA), Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Participatory Action Research (PAR), Participatory Urban Appraisal (PUA), today there a numerous terminologies, approaches and tool kits comprising the mosaic of participatory research.
The aim of this course is to give you an introduction to the principles and the methodological developments of participatory research approaches which have also found their resonance in geographical research. We will also look at the difficulties and pitfalls of participatory research and address the question of how up-to-date participatory methods still are. The participants will get an overview on the rich array of methodological tools and they will learn how to critically reflect on such methods. This course will provide you with hands-on experiences and new ideas on how to methodically implement your next research project.
The course consists of input modules, reading modules, group exercises (in the seminar room) and the applications of methods in the context of small research projects developed by the participants themselves.

NOTE: In this course digital learning methods will be used and all participants are kindly asked to bring along internet capable devices (laptops, tablets or smartphones).

Assessment and permitted materials

The following requirements must be fulfilled to pass the course:
• Regular attendance and active participation (presence in at least 80% of the sessions, presence in the first session is mandatory)
• Active participation in discussion and method reflections (in the class and the online course forum)
• Active implementation of selected PRA methods (in groups)
• Presentation of results (groups) and method development (individually)
• Writing of a term paper (implementation report and method refection) of 3000 words +/- 20% (excluding references). The term paper must be submitted by 31. July 2020

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course will be held in English. Good English language skills are a prerequisite

Attendance in at least 80% of the sessions. Sick absence with a medical sickness certificate of more than 20% of the sessions can be compensated with additional assignments.

The term paper of max. 3000 words (excluding references) must be send to the lecturer by 31 July 2020.
The term paper will count 60%, the participation in the discussion (in class and online) 20% and presentations 20% of the final mark. All assignments must be passed individually in order to pass the course. An assignment is passed with a minimum grade of 4.
Grading scheme:
100 - 86 % - grade 1
85 - 71 % - grade 2
70 - 56 % - grade 3
55 - 41 % - grade 4
40 - 0 % - grade 5

Examination topics

The examination will encompass the work items as outlined in the course requirements.

Reading list

The literature for the reading modules will be announced and made available after registration.

As overall literature for this course the following book is recommended:

Kumar, Somesh (2002): Methods for Community Participation: A Complete Guide for Practitioners, ITDG Publishing, London.

Association in the course directory

(MG-S3-PI.m) (MG-S4-PI.m) (MG-S5-PI.m) (MG-S6-PI.m) (MG-W6-PI) (MR1-b-PI)

Last modified: Fr 02.09.2022 00:23