Qualitative Research Methods

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Qualitative Research Methods
Leerdoelen	By the end of the course students: • can reflect on the history and current debates on qualitative research methodology • can critically reflect on and have an understanding of oneself as a researcher • can formulate the principles and techniques of a variety of qualitative research methods. • can apply this knowledge and understanding of these principles and techniques in gathering material on a range of questions and topics. • have acquired basic qualitative data-analysis skills. • can critically reflect on the qualitative research methodology used in social science articles.
Omschrijving	In this course students will engage on a theoretical level with the history and current debates on qualitative methodologies, and engage in practice with a range of research methods and data analysis techniques. The underlying aim of this course is a deeper understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative methodology and what this means in the actual practice of doing research. A series of assignments will let students experience and explore different forms of research methods, such as semi-structured interviews, (participant) observation, text analysis, online research and basic data analysis. Through practice, reflection and group discussions, students will gain practical skills and a better insight into their role as a researcher in the production of knowledge. Additionally they will learn to critically comment on qualitative methodologies used in social science articles.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	practicum (The course will use a combination of lectures and practicals in which students will get introduced to and practice with various qualitative research methods. Students will work on individual as well as group assignments.)
Toetsvorm	deelname (Qualitative Research Methods is a Pass/Fail class. Students are expected to actively engage in every class session, to carefully read all the literature, to complete all assignments and to prepare comments and questions for discussion.)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	drs. I. Gooskens
Docent(en)	dr. M.I. Deunk ,drs. I. Gooskens ,dr. M.N. Mascareño Lara
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Introducing qualitative research in psychology. 2013. Maidenhead: Open University Press (available online) Willig, C.
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	Please note that this is an intensive course: classes are three hours once every two weeks with readings and presentations, bi-weekly assignments, discussions and critical self-reflection.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ma Pedagogische wetenschappen  (Ma Pedagogische wetenschappen (Ethics of Education: Philosophy, History and Law)) 1 semester I VP Ma psychologie (EN)  (Ma psychologie (Theory and History of Psychology)) 1 semester I keuze M Research Master, Behavioural and Social Sciences (ReMa)  (ReMa) 1 semester I keuze