240094 UE MM2 - Methods of Qualitative Research in Development Studies (2021W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 20.09.2021 09:00 to Fr 01.10.2021 15:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2021 23:59
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 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.
Thursday
07.10.
12:00 - 15:00
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Thursday
21.10.
12:00 - 15:00
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Thursday
04.11.
12:00 - 15:00
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Thursday
18.11.
12:00 - 15:00
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Thursday
02.12.
12:00 - 15:00
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Thursday
16.12.
12:00 - 15:00
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Thursday
20.01.
12:00 - 15:00
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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, readings and short writing assignments (ca. 1 page), (group)presentation, final paper (ca. 6 pages)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
¾ active attendance (10%), reading and writing 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)
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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