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| GDOC0006-1 | Qualitative method
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Christophe Lejeune |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| All year long |
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Course contents :
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| Qualitative methods : a practice-based discovery
The seminar introduces the particularity of qualitative approaches though key notions from the grounded theory methodology (GTM) : open, axial and selective coding, theoretical sampling and saturation, substantive and formal theory. Practical work allows the students to test their knowledge by collectively conducting and analyzing an interview. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The student will be able to
- given a research question, decide whether a qualitative or a quantitative approach is relevant
- accurately define qualitative terms
- conduct an interview
- actively participate to a collective analysis of text material
- summarize results from a collective research
- create accurate slides
- speak in public
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Fluency in French. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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- The seminar alternates lessons and exercises on qualitative research
- Students realize their own research (elaborating a research question, conducting and analysis of an interview, interpreting and presenting results).
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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Recommended or required readings :
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| There is no syllabus. Two resource are provided through the online platform of the seminar.
- An extended list of the key notions (50 pages).
- A detailed roadmap for the practical works.
Further readings :
- Corbin, Juliet and Strauss, Anselm L., 2008, Basics of Qualitative Research. Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Available at the ULg Graulich library [XXII-21 /128], at the ULg BGPhL-Philo Communication [A1 STR]
- Charmaz, Kathy, 2006, Constructing Grounded Theory. A Practical Guide through Qualitative Analysis, London: Sage Publications
Available at the ULg Graulich library [XXII-235/0038] and at the ULB social sciences library [4NIV 300.72 CHAR]
The latter readings are supplementary resources for students wishing to deepen their understanding; they are in no way required. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The oral presentation of the qualitative research is evaluated according to its briefness, its clarity and the terminology used. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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- Language : The seminar is given in French only.
- Location : Sessions are alternatively organized at University of Liège, University of Mons and University of Brussels.
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Contacts :
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| Please insert the flag [Qualitative Methods] (including square brackets) in the subject of any email concerning this course. |
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| Items online : |
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| Lol@ |
| Notes and schedules. |
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