2825.17 - Method II


Course number
2825.17
Title
Method II
ECTS
10
Prerequisites
Secondary education or equivalent qualifications.
Purpose
The purpose of this course is to give the students a solid understanding of qualitative methods commonly used in the social sciences.
Content
The students are taught the most commonly used qualitative methods such as interview, observation, document analysis and biographical methods, as well as how to interpret and analyse qualitative data. The students are also introduced to ethical questions associated with qualitative research.
Learning and teaching approaches
Lectures, exercises, group work, and student presentations.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students will: • Be able to describe the qualitative methods they have learned during the course. • Be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages associated with different qualitative methods. • Have the ability to independently evaluate the strength of qualitative sources. • Be able to independently and consciously make decisions regarding methodological choices in empirical research. • Be able to use the methods they have learned during the course to complete a research project in praxis.
Assessment method
Oral exam based on a written synopsis and the distributed bibliography. The students write the synopsis independently and it shall be between 1.800-2.000 words.
Examination
External
Bibliography
600-800 pages.
Contact
Jens Christian Svabo Justinussen