Social Rsrch (Qualitative) (L3079)
Doing Social Research: working with qualitative data
Module L3079
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Students will be introduced to thinking about how to conduct sociological research using different methods. In this part they will focus on qualitative approaches. They will be introduced to debates in the social sciences related to research design, epistemology and studying sensitive and ethical issues, and will get practical experience in key methods for gathering and analysing qualitative data including interviewing, participant observation and textual analysis. Assessment will include a mini- or 'pilot' project carried out using one method.
Please note that students are required to pass both L3078 Doing Social Research: working with quantitative data and L3079 Doing Social Research: working with qualitative data in order to take the Project in the final year.
Module learning outcomes
Identify a sociological issue or question that could be investigated with qualitative data
Design and pilot a research project using a single qualitative method and reflect on their experience
Reflect on ethical issues raised in doing social research
Analyse and evaluate qualitative data and concepts
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | A2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011110 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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