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| SPOL2220-1 | Qualitative methodology
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| Duration : | 45h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Aurore François |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The course aims to teach the basic concepts of qualitative research in social sciences. A particular attention will be given to the specificity of the scientific approach and to the characteristics of qualitative methods. The key stages of qualitative research will be described and analysed (sampling strategies, data collection and analysis methods), as well as the principles of a critical approach towards information sources. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course the students should be able to define and be familiar with the main concepts, terms and methods of qualitative research. The students should be capable of identifying and critically assessing the relevance of particular methods in given situations. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| None |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| In addition to the lectures, the students will be asked (in small groups) to practice qualitative methods. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| None |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam (65%) + practice (35%) |
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Contacts :
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| Aurore François
aurore.francois@ulg.ac.be
Assistants:
- Frédéric Claisse (fclaisse@ulg.ac.be)
- Céline Parotte (celine.parotte@ulg.ac.be) |
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