ME-618 Qualitative Research Methods

Upon completion of the course, the candidate

Knowledge

• will have in-depth knowledge of qualitative methodologies, various traditions, and fundamental ideas.
• will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of various areas of application for qualitative research methodology.
• will have in-depth knowledge of the methodological procedures in some selected approaches.

Skills

• can make reflections and judgment on when qualitative methodology is appropriate and how to apply specific methodology in a research project.
• can master and critically evaluate the use of qualitative analysis and interpretation of data.
• can reuse and cumulate existing knowledge to create innovative ideas to be qualitatively explored.
• can carry out such ideas through organizing and conducting research projects.

General competences

• can critically evaluate and reflect on qualitative research methodology
• can communicate the results of qualitative research at a national and an international level through different channels and in the international scientific debate.

• EX-602 Philosophy of Science
• Basic knowledge about qualitative research and methodologies

The final assignment is an approximately 10 page long essay based on the course lectures, literature and conversations. The essay will focus on a self-chosen topic related to the course content and to the candidates own project.

The assignment will be graded as pass or fail.

The course days, group work, presentations and essay are obligatory.