2409MUE01

Qualitative Research Methods

Processes and Methods of Qualitative and Mixed Method Research

The basic aim of this course is to provide the participants with the knowledge of the process and the methods of qualitative research designs and to discuss the applicability of such designs for specific problems of the participants (workshop principle).

basic principles and specific characteristics of qualitative research
the indication of qualitative research and the role of philosophy of science
the qualitative research process and the influence of theories
the collection of qualitative data
methodology of qualitative/interpretive research
the analysis of qualitative data: Grounded theory, ethnography, discourse analysis, sequence analysis, qualitative content analysis, hermeneutic approaches
multimodality in qualitative research
methodological templates and their limitations
quality criteria and validity of qualitative findings
method-integrative designs (Mixed Methods)

Participants need to write a paper (15-20 pages) as well as prepare a presentation (30 minutes) which build the basis for the subsequent joint discussions. Participation without writing a seminar paper is not possible.