Course - Qualitative Methods - GEOG3005
GEOG3005 - Qualitative Methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course focuses on qualitative methodology, such as case study and ethnography. Major emphasis will be on positioning, representation, reflexivity, ethics, and interpretations. How to generate data, conduct analysis and write-up the material when adopting methods such as interview, focus group discussion, observation, and text analysis are taught. Students will write a research proposal for the compulsory assignment.
Learning outcome
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
- obtains an advanced understanding of methodological principles, core concepts and techniques in qualitative Research.
Skills:
- is able to discuss, apply and assess qualitative methods in relation to a chosen research design.
General competency:
- is able to write an independent assignment focusing on research design or specific aspects of qualitative research.
Learning methods and activities
Up to 14 hours lectures and individual compulsory assignment.
Students who are admitted to a international programme of study are required to answer compulsory activities and examinations in English. Students admitted to a Norwegian programme of study can answer in Norwegian, English or a Scandinavian language.
Compulsory assignments
- Individual assignment
Further on evaluation
The compulsory assignments must be completed and approved in order to be eligible to take the exam. The examination is a 4 hour written exam (worth 100% of the final grade). Same form of examination is given when re-sitting for the exam or improving the grade. The written exam is offered both in the autumn and spring semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor degree with qualitative course in methods.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor degree or equivalent. Other relevant qualifications may be accepted by the Department of Geography.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG3002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| GEOG3052 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| AFR3002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| AFR3005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| GEOG3004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Geography
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-05 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 34 SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL323 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 2 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-07 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 9
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"