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2026-2027 / PSYC5938-1

Qualitative research methods: tools and techniques

Duration

20h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in psychology and education : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Maxime Morsa

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

Through practical exercises, the course provides training in conducting qualitative research, including problem formulation, development of an interview guide, interviewing and observation techniques, data analysis, reflexivity, and the communication of findings.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

  • Situate a research project within a paradigmatic framework
  • Develop a research problem
  • Select and apply an appropriate research approach based on the research question (phenomenological, narrative, discursive)
  • Design an interview guide
  • Apply research interview strategies, techniques, and tools
  • Conduct a reflexive thematic analysis of empirical material
  • Consider the ethical issues involved in qualitative research
  • Communicate the findings of a qualitative study

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Lessons require a very good level of the French language.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical input 

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

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face-to-face teaching + self-directed learning (readings)

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Required reading:

Byrne, D. (2022). A worked example of Braun and Clarke's approach to reflexive thematic analysis. Quality & Quantity56(3), 1391-1412. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-021-01182-y

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Continuous assessment


Further information:

Exam in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam (multiple-choice questionnaire)



Continuous assessment

Students will also be assessed on work to be completed continuously throughout the semester.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

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Messages that do not meet these two conditions will be ignored.

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