Course - Qualitative Research Methods - SOS3004
SOS3004
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Qualitative Research Methods
Credits
7.5
Level
Second degree level
Course start
Autumn 2010 / Spring 2011
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination arrangement
Assignment
About
About the course
Course content
The course presents and discusses various methods of qualitative data collection principles and how the different principles can produce different types of qualitative data.
Emphasis is on practical exercises with various methods of data collection.
Learning outcome
The course aims to give students insight into principles of qualitative research methods and enable them to critically reflect on these.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and assignments equivalent to 4 hours per week.
Form of assessments: Individual termpaper
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory exercises and participation in lectures
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge
Required previous knowledge
SOS1002 or the equivalent.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SOS3002 | 7.5 sp | |
| SOS3007 | 7.5 sp | |
| SOS3052 | 7.5 sp | |
| SVSOS315 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Media and Communication Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010
Assignment
Weighting
100/100
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Assignment
Weighting
100/100