Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Syllabus, Master's level, 2SC099
- Code
- 2SC099
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Sociology A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 22 January 2020
- Responsible department
- Department of Sociology
General provisions
The course is given as a skills course within the Master's Programme in Social Science. The course may be given in English.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree including 90 credits in social sciences.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Use, evaluate and critically review different qualitative methods within the social sciences;
- Master sufficient skills to use qualitative methods in their research;
- Critically evaluate the use of different methodological approaches in social sciences studies and reports.
Content
The course will present various qualitative methods and engage students in discussions over the premises and use of these methods. Students will learn how to use the different methods through practical applications.
Instruction
The course consists of lectures, group exercises and seminars. Active participation in seminars is compulsory. Justified absence from compulsory seminars can only be compensated to a lesser extent by written submissions. If requirements for attendance are not met, the student will be referred to the next course opportunity.
Assessment
Assessment is by written home assignments and active participation in oral seminars. Assignments submitted after the deadline cannot be accepted. In case of missed deadline, the student is referred to re-examination. If there are justified special reasons, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.
Other directives
The course is an obligatory course within the Master Programme in Social Science.