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

(*2023-2024. The updated course’s syllabus will be available to students at the beginning of each academic term)

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 grading scale used is typically ranging from 0 to 20 (10 points is considered the threshold pass grade). A qualitative Pass/Fail grading can also be used.


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


Programs

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