Universität Wien

210174 VO BAK 4.1 Qualitative Methods of Empirical Social Research (2014S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 17.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 24.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 31.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 07.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 28.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 05.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 12.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 19.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 26.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 02.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 16.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 23.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 30.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course offers an insight into issues of methodology, while focusing on a variety of qualitative methods, frequently used in social sciences.

Different methodological approaches are introduced and discussed in class.
Special emphasis is put on empirical research methods such as qualitative interviews, focus groups and observation techniques on the one hand, and text analytical methods and approaches to the analysis of visual material, on the other.

The course combines methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation such as
> semi-structured and open interviews (expert interview, problem focused interview, narrative interview) as well as focus groups,
> (participant) observation,
> qualitative content analysis,
> critical discourse analysis,
> analysis of visual representations such as images, video clips and documentaries,
> computer aided approaches to the analysis of textual and visual material

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination (50% MC questions, 50% open questions/ short essays)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course aims at offering students a broad overview of qualitative methodological approaches and making participants familiar with methods frequently used in social sciences.
It further attempts to arouse sensibility and critical reflection regarding the scope and limits of relevant methods.

Examination topics

Lecture and plenary discussion

Reading list

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Association in the course directory

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