Course: Qualitative Media Research

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Course title Qualitative Media Research
Course code KZU/SKVM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Libicher Miroslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Foret Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Course Content: 1) Principles of Qualitative Thinking in Research Project Design 2) Data Collection and Text Analysis in Qualitative Research 3) Representativeness of the Case, Flexibility, Reflexivity, Intersubjectivity, and Contextuality 4) Fundamental Methodologies and Techniques of Qualitative Content Analysis 5) Categorization Analysis, Discourse Analysis, and Approaches to Critical Discourse Analysis 6) Qualitative Audience Research: In-Depth Interviews 7) Qualitative Audience Research: Focus Groups 8) Qualitative Audience Research: Ethnography 9) Data Analysis Approaches: Thematic Analysis and Grounded Theory 10) Student Research Project: Designing Qualitative Media Research 11) Student Research Project: Participant Recruitment and Data Collection 12) Student Research Project: Processing, Analysis, and Writing the Final Research Report (Term Paper) 13) Project Presentations

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 14 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to familiarize students with fundamental qualitative research approaches used in media analysisspecifically, the analysis of media content and media audiences. Emphasis is placed on acquiring foundational knowledge of qualitative methodologies employed in media studies and developing the ability to apply them practically. Consequently, a central component of the course involves conducting a research project utilizing the analytical approaches introduced during the semester.
Upon completing the course, students will be able to: - Demonstrate familiarity with fundamental qualitative research approaches applied within the field of media studies - Apply qualitative research methods to the analysis of media content as well as audience behavior and reception - Design and conduct an independent research project focused on a selected media phenomenon - Interpret qualitative data and draw scholarly conclusions from their findings
Prerequisites
Students are required to possess reading proficiency in English-language academic texts.

Assessment methods and criteria
Dialog, Seminar Work

To successfully complete the course, students are required to: - Actively participate in seminars - Complete continuous research assignments - Complete required readings - Deliver an in-class presentation - Write and submit a final research report (term paper)
Recommended literature
  • Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2022). Thematic analysis: A practical guide.
  • Brennen, Bonnie S. (2017). Qualitative Research Methods for Media Studies. New York.
  • Hendl, J. (2005). Kvalitativní výzkum: základní metody a aplikace. Praha.
  • Sedláková Renata. (2015). Výzkum médií. Nejužívanější metody a techniky.. Praha.
  • ŠVAŘÍČEK R., ŠEĎOVÁ, K. (2007). Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Data Analyst in Social Sciences (2023) Category: Social sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Data Analyst in Social Sciences (2026) Category: Social sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter