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Ontario Tech University
   
    Nov 11, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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SOCI 3110U – Community-Based Participatory Action Research


This course focuses on community-based participatory research (CBPR) and action-based research (ABR) methodologies. CBPR involves collaborating with community members in all aspects of the research process, while ABR emphasizes using research findings to enact social change. Through theoretical exploration and practical application, students will learn to co-design research projects with community stakeholders, emphasizing shared decision-making and mutual learning. They will engage in participatory data collection techniques and collaborative analysis processes, fostering meaningful community engagement. The course addresses ethical considerations such as power dynamics and research reciprocity, and students will critically reflect on their roles as researchers within community contexts. By course end, students will possess the skills and knowledge to conduct ethical, effective, and socially impactful research in collaboration with communities, promoting social justice and positive social change.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): SSCI 2910U  and SSCI 2920U  



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