| Course title | Qualitative Research 1 |
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| Course code | KPG/YQL1@ |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Exercise |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 6 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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Presumed competencies: The Qualitative Research course focuses on methods of data gathering and on descriptive and explanatory levels of data analysis. The course will provide an understanding of research issues in qualitative research methods that can be used in master thesis work and in research projects. Aims of the subject / students will be able to: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Articulate the key features and benefits of qualitative research and when and how it can be utilized. Assess the applicability of a range of core qualitative approaches to their own research topics and understand how these approaches can be applied to conduct effective research. Basic themes: Part 1: 1. Introducing Qualitative research. 2. Methodology and methods. Part 2: 1. Action Research. 2. Discourse Analysis. 3. Critical Ethnography. 4. Grounded Theory. 5. Historical Research. 6. Narrative Research. 7. Phenomenology. Part 3: 1. Proposing Your Research. 2. Quality in Qualitative Research.
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Aims of the subject / students will be able to: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Articulate the key features and benefits of qualitative research and when and how it can be utilized. Assess the applicability of a range of core qualitative approaches to their own research topics and understand how these approaches can be applied to conduct effective research.
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Presumed competencies: The Qualitative Research course focuses on methods of data gathering and on descriptive and explanatory levels of data analysis. The course will provide an understanding of research issues in qualitative research methods that can be used in master thesis work and in research projects.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Presentation of a list of studied literature. Elaboration of a qualitative research project. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA24) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA23) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA22) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA21) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |