Qualitative Methods
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Martin Lindhardt | lind@sam.sdu.dk | Institut for Sociologi, Miljø- og Erhvervsøkonomi (00) |
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Content
- Research design
- Framing a research question
- Sampling
- Validity in qualitative research
- Individual interviews
- Focus group interviews
- Participant observation
- Data analysis
- Coding and grounded theory
- The use of computer programs for the handling of qualitative data.
Learning goals
Description of outcome - Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of qualitative methods for data collection and of their applicability in empirical research
- Demonstrate knowledge of different approaches to data analysis
Description of outcome - Skills
- Demonstrate skills in applying different qualitative methods
- Demonstrate skills in analyzing data, drawing on different approaches
Description of outcome - Competences
- Demonstrate competencies in framing a research project that should shed light on a particular empirical problem through the use of qualitative methods
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Teaching Method
Workload
Scheduled teaching online via Zoom/Teams:
5 x 4 hours in one week in August, Specific dates please see below External comment.
Workload:
The course amounts to 5 ECTS. 1 ECTS equals 27 student working hours. The course will be estimated to require an effort of 135 hours distributed as follows:
Examination regulations
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It will not be possible to unregister from the exam. If the student does not participate in the exam, it will cost an examination attempt. There are two exam attempts: Ordinary exam and the reexam in the same month.
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Additional information
The examination consists of a take home written assignment. The student has 72 hours to write an individual essay.
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External comment
Teaching online via ZOOM/Teams: 5 x 4 hours in week 33 in August 2022 (August 15th to August 19th both dates included).
Exam: August 22nd 2022. Reexam: in August 2022 (week 34/35) see the exam plan.
NOTE - This course is identical with the former course 8416101 Qualitative Methods.
Used examination attempts in the former identical course will be transferred.
Courses that are identical with former courses that are passed according to applied rules cannot be retaken.
Courses offered
Teachers
Name | Department | City | |
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Annette Aagaard Thuesen | aat@sam.sdu.dk | Institut for Sociologi, Miljø- og Erhvervsøkonomi (00) | Esbjerg |
Martin Lindhardt | lind@sam.sdu.dk | Institut for Sociologi, Miljø- og Erhvervsøkonomi (00) | Esbjerg |