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SOS8007 - Qualitative Analysis

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 100/100

Course content

In the lectures we will present and discuss the qualitative social research individuality, as well as various qualitative data generation principles and principles of analysis. The course emphasizes a reflection of how the various principles can produce various kinds of qualitative data. In the seminars the students will get some practical training in analysis of qualitative data. Some seminars will be based on presentation of research papers and chapters in class.

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:

  • analysis qualitative data

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars, according to the lecture plan. Supervision of term paper. The paper is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures, and is to consist of 20 pages. If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: Individual paper. An identical version of the exam paper cannot be used directly in the PhD thesis as an article or a chapter. A revised version of the exam paper may be included in the thesis. When repeating a failed exam, the candidate can submit a revised version of a previously submitted paper in the course. If the submission is a revised version of a previously submitted paper, this must be specified in the paper.

Required previous knowledge

Master's degree in Sociology or equivalent.

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SOS3007 10.0 AUTUMN 2016
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Sociology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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