Universität Wien

240094 UE MM2 - Methods of Qualitative Research in Development Studies (2020W)

Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

With the help of the BigBlueButton webinar tool integrated in Moodle, we will often have live online classes. However, in some weeks, instead of live online classes, asynchronous forms of teaching, such as reading and essay assignments, will be used.

Tuesday 06.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 13.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 20.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 27.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 03.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 10.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 17.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 24.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 01.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 15.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 12.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 19.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
Tuesday 26.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course deals with qualitative methods of empirical social research, which can be used to answer questions and uncover new themes that cannot be not effectively dealt with through the use of quantitative methods and analyses. It includes an array of examples to show how qualitative methods of empirical social research has been used to successfully test theories and provide a deep understanding of humanitarian and development actors.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance, , reading and essay assignments, (group)presentation, short paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

¾ attendance (10%), reading and essay assignments (30%), 1 (group) presentation (20%), 1 short paper (40%)

Examination topics

Reading list

A list of the readings will be posted on moodle. Here are two of these readings:
Bogner, A., Littig, B. and Menz, W. (eds) (2009) Interviewing Experts. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, New York: Palgrave (selected chapters)
Aurini, J.D., Heath, M. and Howells, S. (2016) The How To of Qualitative Research, Los Angeles: Sage (selected chapters)

Association in the course directory

MM2

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