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SCS2020   Doing Qualitative Sociological Research   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F5

Description

Qualitative research still dominates sociological research and the skills and techniques that researchers use to generate qualitative data have numerous other applications in the work-place and beyond. In this inquiry-based module students will continue to develop their ability to collect, analyse, and present qualitative data by working on individual and team-based projects. Not only will they come up with their own research proposal for their Level Three dissertation - and go through the process of having it approved by a departmental committee. They will also utilise interview, ethnographic, and indirect data, to produce a 'research in progress' newsletter, and critically reflect on the process of doing qualitative research.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 174.0
Lecture 16.0
Problem Solving 2.0
Seminar 8.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 50 % S2
Other 0.0 50 % S2
 

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