Course: Qualitative Research

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Course title Qualitative Research
Course code KKS/QSP
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šlechtová Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jurníčková Pavlína, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lesson's topic 1. Theory of qualitative research 2. Fundamental approaches to qualitative research 3. Role of theory in the qualitative paradigma 4. Research techniques in qualitative research 5. Selection of communication partners 6. In-depth interview 7. Ethical aspects of research 8. Analysis of qualitative data

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Demonstration, Work Activities
  • Attendace - 14 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The main goal of the course is to make students understand how to apply qualitative methods in research of social work.
The application of qualitative methods in treating social work problematics.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the qualitative research methodologies on the Bachelor's level in the field of social and humanitarian

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Elaboration of homework according to instructions; participation in group research.
Recommended literature
  • Disman Miroslav. (2000). Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. Praha.
  • Miovský, M. (2006). Kvalitativní přístup a metody v psychologickém výzkumu. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Silverman, D. (2005). Ako robiť kvalitatívny výskum.. Bratislava: Pegas.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Charitable and Social Work (2015) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer