TLM-3080 | UiT

Type of course

Theoretical and practical. The course can be taken as a single course as long as the admission requirement for the Master Program is satisfied.

Course content

The student will obtain insight into and experience in conducting, analysing, interpreting and producing research-related reports based on collected field data. This also means being able to understand the essence of and to evaluate articles based on qualitative methods.

There is a special focus on case studies and ethnographic research methods which are both based on a wide selection of information sources, for example, interviews, observation techniques and video-based data collection.

In any collection of data, it is expected that students will be able to provide an account of their own role and selection of theoretical focus, as well as how this could be considered to influence research results.

Objectives of the course

The objective of the course is to provide insight into research methods in informatics at an advanced level. The aim is to create the foundation for the practical completion of the master's thesis.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Teaching methods

The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussions, home work and practical exercises. In addition to physical attendance of lectures and seminars, part of the course is net-based, requiring active participation of students via Class Fronter. All assignments are submitted electronically in Class Fronter.

Assessment

2-weeks' take-home examination based on a specific assignment.

spring 2012 TLM-3080 Qualitative research methods in informatics - 5 ECTS