Qualitative research methods, Cours et travaux pratiques

Duration

30h Th, 30h Pr, 90h FW

Number of credits

Lecturer

Christophe Lejeune

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course introduces the specificities of qualitative approaches through steps in a scientific research (data collection, analysis and interpretation). Grounded theory method (GTM) is introduced as a generic formalisation of qualitative research.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The student will be able to:

• given a research question, decide whether a qualitative or a quantitative approach is relevant,
• accurately define qualitative terms,
• designate a qualitative phenomenon.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Fluency in French is mandatory. Students whose mother tongue is not French are encouraged to follow this course when they will have acquired a perfect mastery of French langage.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

• Theorical sessions are ex cathedra teaching, using slides.
• Practical work consists in realizing a qualitative research in teams (elaborating a research question, conducting and analysis of an interview).

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face to face and videoconference for theoretical lessons and practical work.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

For teaching, see "Mode of delivery" hereabove

Recommended or required readings

There is no syllabus. An extended list of the key notions is provided. A PDF version can be downoaded from the course online platform; a printed version is available at the Store of Liege University Press (B8 Building).
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 Graulich library [XXII-21 /128] and at BGPhL-Philo and Communication [A1 STR]

• Lectures by Graham Gibbs
• FQS Journal
• Barney Glaser's Grounded Theory Institute

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- Remote

written work

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Written/oral examination according to sanitary measures.
 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

First Class Meeting February the 2d.

Contacts

Please insert the flag [METO1016] (including square brackets) in the subject of any email concerning this course.

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