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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Qualitative Research Methods | |||
| Reference | SS3026 | Version | 6 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2005 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the skills to undertake, plan and organise social science research using qualitative methods. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise qualitative research methods. |
| 2 | Evaluate the applicability of particular qualitative research methods. |
| 3 | Critically demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues in the research process. |
| 4 | Develop a systematic approach in reviewing literature. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| We will engage with qualitative research process, considering questions around: the philosophy of social science research; the importance of ethics; modes of data collection including interviews, online methods, ethnographic observation; modes of data analysis including thematic analysis, critical discourse analysis and content analysis. The module will consider critical approaches to understanding how research is situated in society and the importance of recognising power and positionality in social research. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by written coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 9 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRYMAN, A., 2016. Social Research Methods. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | HAMMERSLEY, M., 2012. What is qualitative research? A&C Black. |
| 3 | SALDANA, J., 2015. The coding manual for qualitative researchers. UK: Sage. |
| 4 | SILVERMAN, D., 2013. Doing qualitative research: A practical handbook. Sage. |
| 5 | THOMAS, G., 2017. How to do your research project: A guide for students. UK: Sage. |