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Study Course Description
Qualitative Research Methods
Course Code
KSK_140
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Diāna Kiščenko
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To familiarise students with the main qualitative research methods, to get understanding of qualitative methods and their most significant differences from quantitative methods. The course shapes understanding of the qualitative research process and its stages, main qualitative research methods, as well as the collection of data and their analysis in a qualitative research.
Preliminary Knowledge
The study course “Social Research Methods” has been mastered.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge about the scientific approach and goals of science in social sciences; qualitative methodology in social science research; the structure and design of qualitative research; on qualitative research data acquisition and analysis methods.
Skills
1.Students are able to identify and use in practice the most important theories, concepts, data acquisition and analysis methods; to choose methods appropriate for the research goal and tasks; to develop a research proposal.
Competences
1.Students are able to perform a qualitative research in accordance with conditions of qualitative methodology.
Assessment
Individual work
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During the course students in work groups prepare a research project, make interviews and focus group discussions. Participation in practical classes is mandatory (in case of no participation practical works should be developed).
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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• Homework – 20%
• Research – 40%
• Presentation – 40%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative and qualitative approach in social science. Specifics of qualitative research.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Progress and stages of qualitative research. Research ethics.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development and discussion of a qualitative research project.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Data acquisition method: interview.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Discussion of interviews conducted by students.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Data acquisition methods: focus group.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Discussion of conducted focus groups by students.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anthropological research methods: participant observation. Creative research methods.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of qualitative research data.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of qualitative research data.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation and publication of qualitative research results.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of research projects developed by student groups.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative and qualitative approach in social science. Specifics of qualitative research.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Progress and stages of qualitative research. Research ethics.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Data acquisition method: interview.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Discussion of interviews conducted by students.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Data acquisition methods: focus group.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Discussion of conducted focus groups by students.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of qualitative research data.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of research projects developed by student groups.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Harding, J. 2019. Qualitative Data Analysis. From Start to Finish. 2nd ed. SAGE Publications.
2.
Mārtinsone K., Pipere A. 2021. Zinātniskās darbības metodoloģija: starpdisciplināra perspektīva. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
3.
Raksti un grāmatas no Sage Research Methods datubāzē
Additional Reading
1.
Bogdan R., Taylor S. 1984. Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods. New York: Wiley&Sons.
2.
Briggs. C.L. 1986. Learning how to ask. A sociolinguistic appraisal of the role of the interview in social science research. Cambridge University Press.
3.
Creswell John W. 2007. Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design. Choosing among Five Approaches. 2nd ed., SAGE Publications.
4.
Flick U. 2014. An Introduction to Qualitative Research, SAGE Publications.
5.
Glaser B.G., Strauss A. 1967. The Discovery of Grounded Theory. Strategies for Qualitative Research. New Brunswick; London: Aldine Transaction.
6.
Kroplijs A., Raščevska M. 2004. Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga: Raka.
7.
Kvale S. 1996. Interviews. An introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing. SAGE Publications.
8.
Mārtinsone K., Pipere A. 2011. Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. Rīga: Raka.
9.
Ragin Ch.C. 1994. Constructing Social Research. California: Pine Forge Press.
10.
Roberts. B. 2000. Biographical Research. Buckingham: Open University Press.
11.
Silverman D. 2014. Interpreting Qualitative Data. SAGE Publications.
12.
Skultāne V. Š. 2005. The testimony of lives: narrative and memory in post-Soviet Latvia. London; New York: Routledge.