Course - Qualitative Methods - HLS3004
Qualitative Methods
About
About the course
Course content
This course provides an introduction to various qualitative research approaches. Special emphasis is on interview techniques and field-observation, while other methods will be presented more generally (e.g. document and text analysis). This course presents and discusses issues of design, sampling, data-collection, analysis and dissemination. The exam is performing analysis of qualitative materials.
Learning outcome
The student shall be able to use different approaches in qualitative research: methods of gathering data, analysing data and presentation of findings.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching methods and activities: Lectures and exercise-assignments.
Compulsory activities: two written assignments.
Form of assessment: Home exam.
Compulsory assignments
- 2 approved written exercises
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Funksjonshemming og samfunn (MFUNKSAM)
Helsevitenskap (MHLS)
Sosialt arbeid (MSARB)
Voksnes læring (MVL)
Recommended previous knowledge
See formal requirements.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in health science, social work or the social sciences.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| KLH3015 | 3.5 sp | |
| KLH3015 | 7.5 sp | |
| MH3004 | 7.5 sp | |
| PH3001 | 3.5 sp | |
| SARB3006 | 7.5 sp | |
| SMED8015 | 2.5 sp | |
| SVHLS308 | 7.5 sp | |
| SVHLS331 | 7.5 sp | |
| SVHLS354 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Health Science