Methods - Analysis, 7.5 credits
Methods - In the Field, 7.5 hp
7FTEM08
Course level
Third-cycle EducationDescription
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Contact
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Corinna Kruse
Course coordinator -
Sofia Morberg Jämterud
Course coordinator
Learning outcomes
The course is an introduction to several key qualitative methods in generating empirical material. The participants will familiarize themselves theoretically with a selection of qualitative methods and will apply them through practical exercises. The course is designed to provide ample opportunities for reflection and discussion of perspectives, theories and methods in qualitative research.
On completion of the course, the PhD candidate will be able to:
- describe and discuss key qualitative empirical methods;
- assess and review a variation of qualitative empirical research methods in their own and others’ work; and
- evaluate strengths and weaknesses of these methods.
Contents
The course is an introduction to several key qualitative methods in generating empirical material. The participants will familiarize themselves theoretically with a selection of qualitative methods and will apply them through practical exercises. The course is designed to provide ample opportunities for reflection and discussion of perspectives, theories and methods in qualitative research.
On completion of the course, the PhD candidate will be able to:
- describe and discuss key qualitative empirical methods;
- assess and review a variation of qualitative empirical research methods in their own and others’ work; and
- evaluate strengths and weaknesses of these methods.
Educational methods
The course consists of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises.
Examination
The examination consists of the following components:
- Active participation in all course sessions
- Completion of all practical exercises
- Completion of a review assignment
- Completion of a final examination assignment.
Grading
Two-grade scaleCourse literature
The course literature consists of scientific articles and book chapters. The literature list is required preparatory reading, unless otherwise indicated.
General information
Intyg
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