Qualitative Research Methods (5 cr)
Code: C-02509-MS00CI76-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 02.12.2024 - 14.02.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 28.02.2025 - 25.04.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Turku University of Applied Sciences, Paikasta riippumaton
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 5
- Course
- C-02509-MS00CI76
Objectives (course unit)
Opinnoissa käsitellään muun muassa haastattelu-, sisällönanalyysi-, keskustelunanalyysi- ja diskurssianalyysimenetelmiä sekä harjoitellaan laadullisen tutkimuksen prosessia aina tutkimusraportointiin ja -julkaisuun saakka
Content (course unit)
Opinnoissa käsitellään muun muassa haastattelu-, sisällönanalyysi-, keskustelunanalyysi- ja diskurssianalyysimenetelmiä sekä harjoitellaan laadullisen tutkimuksen prosessia aina tutkimusraportointiin ja -julkaisuun saakka.
Assessment methods and criteria
Opintojakso arvioidaan hyl/T1-K5-asteikolla.
Assessment scale
H-5
Teaching methods
The aim is that students understand the basics of qualitative research and data collection, know the basic types of interview and its analysis methods and their use in different situations, are able to plan the interview research themselves, conduct the interview and analyze the interview material. Teaching and learning methods utilize expert lectures as well as individual and group assignments and independent study.
Learning materials
The learning materials will be published on the ItsLearning platform.
Content scheduling
The course (5 ECTS) focuses on qualitative research methods through expert lectures and various practical exercises. The lectures and exercises form a comprehensive whole that provides basic knowledge and skills in qualitative methods, their application areas, practices, and concrete tools for conducting research. The course will be conducted entirely via Zoom. Schedule for 2025: 28.2. 12:30–15:30 Introduction to Qualitative Research 14.3. 12:30–15:30 Qualitative Research Data and Data Collection 28.3. 12:30–15:30 Methods for Analyzing Qualitative Data 4.4. 12:30–15:30 Ethics and Reliability in Qualitative Research 25.4. 12:30–15:30 Publication of Qualitative Research The course is intended for Master’s degree students in universities of applied sciences, and students from all fields are welcome to participate. The first 30 registrants will be accepted.
Completion alternatives
There is no optional method of completion for the course.
Further information
Avoimen AMK:n paikkoja 5.