Sociology BA (A), Qualitative Methods, 7,5 credits
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Syllabus:
Sociologi GR (A), Kvalitativ metod, 7,5 hp
Sociology BA (A), Qualitative Methods, 7,5 credits
General data
- Code: SO093G
- Subject/Main field: Sociology
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Samhällsvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Human Sciences
- Answerable department: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Approved: 2020-06-03
- Version valid from: 2020-08-15
Aim
The aim of the course is:
- to introduce basic sociological qualitative methods
- to introduce sociological methodology at a basic level
- to facilitate the application of sociological methods in a small qulitative research project.
Course objectives
When finalizing the course the student will be able to:
- collect different kinds of qualitative data
- perform analysis of qualitative data
- describe the use of different qualitative research methods
- describe and compare different points of departure for scientific theory
Content
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge and skills about the different parts of the research process with a focus on qualitative analysis and interpretation methods. The course contains: methodology, theoretical starting points for qualitative sociology, observations and interviews, analysis of qualitative materials.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The teaching forms includes lectures, written assignments and seminars with group and individual work
Examination form
1000: Examination, 7.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
The course is examinated through individual written assignments and seminars.
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Merriam, Sharan B. & Tisdell, Elizabeth J.
- Title: Qualitative Research. A guide to design and implementation
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass/Wiley
- Author: Hallett, Ronald E & Barber, Kristen
- Article title: Ethnographic Research in a Cyber Era
- Journal: 2014/43/3/s. 306-330
- Year/Volume/nr/pages: Journal of Contemporary Ethnography
- Author: Burawoy, Michael
- Article title: The Extended Case Method
- Journal: 1998/16/1/s. 4-33
- Year/Volume/nr/pages: Sociological Theory
- Author: Braun, Virginia & Clarke, Victoria
- Article title: Using thematic analysis in psychology
- Journal: 2006/3/2/s. 77-101
- Year/Volume/nr/pages: Qualitative Research in Psychology
- Author: Arsel, Zeynep
- Article title: Asking Questions with Reflexive Focus: A Tutorial on Designing and Conducting Interviews
- Journal: 2017/44/4/s. 939-948
- Year/Volume/nr/pages: Journal of Consumer Research