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Qualitative Research Methods

Niveau

first cycle, Bachelor

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

he students develop a basic understanding of the methods of qualitative research (in particular data collection, analysis and interpretation). They learn to apply these methods practically and to present and evaluate the results of empirical studies. They are able to understand technical texts on qualitative research methods to take into account findings from qualitative studies in their later professional activity. They are enabled to work on interdisciplinary tasks or questions and to present solutions.

Prerequisites for the course

not applicable

Course content

The concepts and methods of qualitative social research (in particular observational procedures, interviewing and content analysis) are discussed and reflected on against the background of potential occupational fields. The students can understand and apply the basic methods of qualitative social research.

Recommended specialist literature

Baur, N. & Blasius, J. (Hrsg.). (2014). Handbuch Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung. Wiebaden: Springer VS. Gläser, J. & Ladel, G. (2019). Experteninterviews und qualitative Inhaltsanalyse. 5. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Springer VS. Mayring, P. (2015). Qualitative Inhaltsanalyse: Grundlagen und Techniken. 12. Auflage. Weinheim: Beltz. Przyborski, A. & Wohlrab-Sahr, M. (2013). Qualitative Sozialforschung. Ein Arbeitsbuch. 4. Auflage. München: Oldenbourg. Rädiker, S. & Kuckartz, U. (2018). Analyse qualitativer Daten mit MAXQDA. Text, Audio und Video. Wiesbaden: Springer VS

Assessment methods and criteria

Module examination: portfolio

Language

German

Number of ECTS credits awarded

3

Share of e-learning in %

33

Semester hours per week

1.5

Planned teaching and learning method

integrated course, case studies, discussion, group work, presentations

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

4

Name of lecturer

Team SCEM

Academic year

second year of studies

Key figure of the course/module

vz.MET.1

Type of course/module

integrated lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

not applicable