Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in psychology and education : general | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Qualitative research aims to study the nature, quality, and meaning of human experience through the exploration of individuals' discourses and narratives, or through observation in natural settings.
This course provides training in the theoretical foundations of qualitative research through the presentation of key theories (of experience, narrative, and inquiry), historically significant schools of thought and events (Chicago School, Symbolic Interactionism, Narrative Turn), as well as the diversity of qualitative approaches (phenomenology, grounded theory, narrative approaches, discourse analysis, participatory research, etc.). The course also introduces students to qualitative analysis of empirical data.
The goal is to understand and situate the value of producing knowledge in psychological sciences by using qualitative methods to document contemporary issues (health, justice, education, etc.).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Situate qualitative research within a paradigmatic framework and the history of the human and social sciences
- Understand theories of experience, narrative, and inquiry
- Formulate and refine a general research question
- Understand the strategies and characteristics of research interviews
- Analyze a scientific article that uses qualitative methods
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Lessons require a very good level of the French language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoritical input
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Required readings:
- Kivits, J. et Balard, F. (2016). Chapitre 2. La problématisation ou l'importance de penser sa question de recherche. Dans J. Kivits, F. Balard, C. Fournier et M. Winance Les recherches qualitatives en santé (p. 43-59). Armand Colin. https://doi.org/10.3917/arco.kivit.2016.01.0043.
- Sifer-Rivière, L. (2016). Chapitre 4. Enquêter par entretien : se saisir du discours et de l'expérience des personnes. Dans J. Kivits, F. Balard, C. Fournier et M. Winance Les recherches qualitatives en santé (p. 86-101). Armand Colin. https://doi.org/10.3917/arco.kivit.2016.01.0086.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Further information:
The final grade is based on a written exam consisting of two parts: the first part with closed-ended questions (multiple-choice questions - MCQs) and the second part with open-ended questions (OQs).
- If the first part (MCQs) is failed, the second part (OQs) will not be graded, and a score of 0/20 will automatically be assigned to it. The overall grade will then be the average between the score of the first part and the score of 0/20.
- If the first part (MCQs) is passed but the second part (OQs) is failed, the overall grade will be the average of the two scores.
- If both parts are passed, the overall grade will be the average of the two scores.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
The teachers respond to electronic messages (emails) concerning this course under the following conditions:
- The message is sent from an institutional address (ULiège).
- The subject (title) of the message is preceded by [PSYC5914-1] (including brackets).