Qualitative Research Methods

The course presents and discusses various methods of qualitative data collection principles and how the different principles can produce different types of qualitative data. Emphasis is on practical exercises with various methods of data collection. Some exercises will be based on the presentation of research articles and chapters in groups and/or in plenary.

Knowledge - the student shall:

• achieve insight into the principles of qualitative research methods.
• achieve a knowledge of and be familiar with the challenges tied to the use of different qualitative research methods.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

• use different qualitative methods for data generation and analysis.

Lectures and seminars equivalent to 4 hours per week.