Course content

The course presents and discusses analysis of different types of qualitative data and will provide insight into the relationship between theory, design, strategic selection, analysis and generalization. The course focuses on practical exercises in which students will learn to reflect on their own and others' theoretical basis, design, data and analysis.

Learning outcome

The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge of how to analyse qualitative data. It aims to give an understanding of the relationship between theory, design, strategic sampling, analysis and generalization.

Learning methods and activities

The course will be given as workshops, with activities in groups between the workshops. Form of assessment: Paper.
If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.

Recommended previous knowledge

See required previous knowledge

Required previous knowledge

Master's degree in Sociology, Political Science or equivalent.

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Credit reductions