Advanced Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences, 7.5 credits
(Kvalitativa forskningsmetoder i samhällsvetenskaper, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 430014D |
|---|---|
| Discipline for doctoral studies | Other subjects |
| Academic school | School of Social Sciences |
| Research area for doctoral studies | Politics, Economy and the Organization of Society |
| Grading scale | G |
| Education cycle | Doctoral studentship |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Second half-year 2024 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Committee for Research and Doctoral Education at Södertörn University on 2024-09-17 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance
Entry requirements
Admitted to doctoral studentship
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the doctoral student is able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of qualitative scientific methodology
- demonstrate an understanding of different qualitative research methods used in the collection, analysis and interpretation of research data
- demonstrate an in-depth ability to understand and evaluate research that is based on qualitative methods and the ability to examine the strengths and limitations of different qualitative methods
- show the ability to critically review and reflect on the knowledge contribution of different qualitative methods.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course presents a number of qualitative methods and their use in the social science research.
The course provides specialised instruction in different areas of qualitative methods for collecting, analysing and interpreting research data. In addition to conveying understanding through special techniques, the course also provides an overview of how these methods are used in modern social science research.
Course design
Teaching is conducted in the form of lectures and seminars based on relevant literature.
Examination format
The examination has two components. One is active participation in seminars. The other component is an individual written paper. Occasional missed seminars can, after consultation with the examiner, be compensated for with written assignments.
The grades are G (pass) or U (fail).
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.