Qualitative methods - Practical Knowledge Building and Evaluation

The course concentrates on qualitative research methods suited for knowledge development within Health Science and/or evaluation of applied politics or practical initiatives concerning health. The course is of an applied nature. Working with health related issues, the students will have the opportunity to try out, analyze and evaluate how knowledge can be built from practical experiences, and also how validity and reliability can be obtained through the method applied.

The students shall be able to use the taught methods, and evaluate the strenghts and weaknesses of the methods in practical use.

Lectures, problem based assignments, student presentations.