Qualitative Methods
Objectives
The subject provides students with an introduction to some key issues in conducting qualitative research. On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Plan a qualitative research project
- Undertake analysis of diverse qualitative research materials
- Be able to theorize using qualitative data
- Know how to write up a thesis using qualitative data
- Be able to analyze data critically
- Being wise about qualitative data
General characterization
Code
6215
Credits
7
Responsible teacher
TBA
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
n/a
Bibliography
Silverman, D. (2011). Interpreting Qualitative Data, London: Sage.
Symon, G., & Cassell, C. (Eds.) (2012). Qualitative organizational research. London: Sage.
Teaching method
The subject will be delivered through a variety of face-to-face teaching strategies. Lectures will be broken up with short exercises, case studies questions, and student-centered learning.
Evaluation method
The course will use materials that students bring to the class and their projected use of these materials will form the basis for assessment.
Subject matter
List the main topics covered in the course:
1. What is qualitative research?
2. Designing a research project
3. Approaches to data analysis
4. Research ethics
5. Student workshop and one-to one advice sessions
6. Methods: ethnographies, interviews, focus groups, texts, naturally occurring topics, visual images
7. Credible qualitative research
8. Writing a research application
9. Writing research up as a thesis
10. Getting published
11. The relevance of qualitative research
12. Tips for best practice