Qualitative research methods, Course and practical work

Duration

30h Th, 30h Pr, 80h FW

Number of credits

Lecturer

Christophe Lejeune

Substitute(s)

Pierre-Yves Hurel

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

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 course


Additional information:

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

Recommended or required readings

There is no syllabus.
Reference work

• Christophe Lejeune, 2019, Manuel d'analyse qualitative. Analyser sans compter ni classer. Louvain-La-Neuve: De Boeck (2e édition). 

• 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

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Written work / report

Continuous assessment


Additional information:

Written examination in first session; oral examination in second session.
 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

First Class Meeting will take place on november 5th 2021.

Contacts

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

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