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SOS3008

Qualitative Analysis

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment with an oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course is based around seminars in which the students will get practical training in analysis of qualitative data.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • have insight into the principles of qualitative research methods.
  • be familiar with the challenges associated with the use of various qualitative research methods.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • analyze empirical materials with qualitative methods.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars, according to the lecture plan.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory exercises and participation in lectures

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: Term paper with an oral exam. The term paper is written as a group assignment. Both the paper and the oral exam must be retaken when repeating the exam.

Required previous knowledge

SOS1002 or the equivalent. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SOS3007 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
SOS8007 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
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.

Subject areas

  • Sociology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment with an oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment with an oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Date Submission 2025-10-31 Time Submission 14:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment with an oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment