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SVF-3615 Qualitative Research Methods - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

The course is reserved for students with admission to Master in Contemporary Risk and Crisis Management (CRCM). May not be taken as singular course.

Course content

This course provides in-depth knowledge of the principles and practice of qualitative research in the social sciences. The focus is on the key elements that define a qualitative study including design, data collection and analysis. The students will get advanced knowledge of the theoretical foundations and key concepts underlying qualitative research. They will also learn to collect data using fundamental methods and master techniques of doing qualitative data analysis. The course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills for developing and conducting qualitative research projects.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge:

The student …

  • has advanced knowledge of the theoretical foundations for qualitative methods
  • can distinguish between different strategies to collect, analyze, and present data used in qualitative research
  • can critically assess relevance and usefulness, as well as strengths and limitations of different qualitative methodologies and data collection techniques
  • can analyze quality and discuss ethics in qualitative research
  • can understand the logic of research design and how to develop and conduct qualitative research projects

Skills:

The student …

  • can explain and discuss the fundamentals of qualitative research
  • can critically assess the relevance and usefulness of applying qualitative methodology to individual study
  • can produce qualitative data, conduct data analysis, and present qualitative data
  • can analyze and discuss strengths and limitations of different qualitative methodologies and data collection techniques
  • can develop and conduct individual projects based on qualitative approach and critically reflect on their strengths and limitations
  • can identify and critically reflect upon ethical challenges in qualitative research

General competence:

The student …

  • has in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of qualitative research
  • can develop and conduct an individual study based on qualitative approach including critical assessment of its quality

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Students may choose to answer the exam in Norwegian.

Teaching methods

Pre-recorded lectures, interviews with guest experts, additional live interactive zoom sessions, small group sessions, after-class assignments. A total of approximately 35-40 hours.

Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
Off campus exam 29.11.2024 09:00 (Hand out)
05.12.2024 14:00 (Hand in)		 6 Days A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Individual assignment Approved – not approved
Group assignment Approved – not approved
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More info about the coursework requirements

Mandatory coursework is valid for one year.

Re-sit examination

Students who have not passed the individual home exam, are offered a re-sit examination early in the following semester.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Online | Other |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: SVF-3615
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