Universität Wien

210160 VO Mixed Methods: Alternating subjects (2022S)

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3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

*** Due to the continuing difficult COVID-19 situation this course will take place in a digital format. The course sessions will take place synchronously, which means students should attend the online lectures at the specified lecture times (Thursdays 11.30 – 13.00). It may be possible to switch to a hybrid format later in the semester, but that depends on how the pandemic situation develops. ***

Thursday 10.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 17.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 24.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 31.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 07.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 28.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 05.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 12.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 19.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 02.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 09.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Thursday 23.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course offers an introduction to mixed research methods in the social sciences with a particular focus on how different methods can be combined to answer a wide range of research questions. The question of how to conduct meaningful research using robust designs is at the centre of the course. It begins with an overview of the philosophical underpinnings of social science research. Students are then introduced to a range of methods such as interviews, focus groups, case studies, ethnography, and content analyses. The course also covers a range of approaches such as qualitative comparative analysis and interpretive analysis. The course includes applications of qualitative research to real world problems as well as empirical investigations of current social and political problems.

The course has three aims. First, to introduce students to a range of methods that researchers, policymakers and analysts use in answering social, political and economic questions. Second, to help students understand the uses, benefits, and challenges of various methodological tools for their own research projects. Third, at the end of the course students should be able to evaluate the quality of empirical social science research.

This course is a lecture series. Regular attendance is recommended, especially because the lectures will not be recorded. The PowerPoint slides and reading material will, however, be uploaded onto Moodle on a weekly basis.

The lecture sessions will be held synchronously (i.e. 11.30 – 13.00 on Thursdays) via the Moodle platform Collaborate. It is therefore essential that students are registered on the course and have access to Moodle in order to join the weekly online lectures. A stable internet connection during the time of the lecture is of benefit. The link to join the Collaborate session will be visible on Moodle shortly before each session.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment for this course is digitally via Moodle. You will get the link to the platform after you registered for the exam via uspace. The format of the exam is an Open Book Exam.

The exam dates is June 30, from 11.00 to 13.00, and September 8, 2022

The exam will be a digital written exam in the form of short essay questions. You will be given a choice of four questions of which you need to answer three. There will be no multiple choice questions. The questions will be short answer questions to be answered in a maximum of 3 pages (in total, not per question).

The content of the exam will be the content of the lectures, the lecture slides as well as a number of academic articles, which will be highlighted by a * in the reading list. All materials will be uploaded on Moodle.

Please note that your exam will be checked for plagiarism via the software TurnitIn. Please use a consistent form of citation throughout your exam. Please write your exam in full sentences, not bullet points, and clearly indicate which question you are answering. In grading the exams, I will be looking for evidence that you have read, followed and understood the lecture and reading materials for this course. There will be a second exam on September 8, 2022 from 11.00 to 13.00.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course is a lecture series. Teaching will take place synchronously online via the Moodle platform Collaborate. Attending the online lectures, and doing the recommended reading is required in preparation for the exam at the end of the course.

This course is held in English. Students must be willing and able to read and understand academic literature in English, and to be able to write short texts in English (relevant for the exam). The exam will be held in English.
Students are not required to have previous knowledge of research methods or mixed methods in social science research.

100 – 80 points: Very good/Sehr gut (1)
79 – 65 points: Good/Gut (2)
64 - 56 points: Satisfactory/Befriedigend (3)
55 - 48 points: Pass/Genügend (4)
47 - 0 points: Not satisfactory/Nicht Genügend (5)

Examination topics

The content of the exam will be the content of the lectures, the lecture slides as well as a number of academic articles, which will be highlighted by a * in the reading list. All materials will be uploaded on Moodle.

Reading list

All reading materials will be uploaded on Moodle. Students are encouraged to engage in further reading beyond the required reading.

Depending on your discipline there are different academic journals in which mixed methods studies are published that are relevant to your field. If you are interested in journals that publish studies with different research designs from different disciplines, good journals to start are the Journal of Mixed Methods Research, Qualitative Research, and Social Science Research.

Association in the course directory

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