SOS8516
Qualitative Analysis
Last taught 2015
Autumn
Norwegian
About this course
Content
The course presents and discusses analysis of different types of qualitative data and will provide insight into the relationship between theory, design, strategic selection, analysis and generalization. The course focuses on practical exercises in which students will learn to reflect on their own and others' theoretical basis, design, data and analysis.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge the student shall
- achieve an insight and understanding of qualitative data analysis.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- be able to treat one of the themes which has been discussed during instruction in an independent manner through written work at an high international standard.
Teaching methods
The course will be given as workshops, with activities in groups between the workshops. Form of assessment: Paper.
If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.