Note! This course is compulsory for all students in the MHS programme since June 2011. The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with theoretical premises, principles and methods of qualitative research in health.
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with theoretical premises, principles and methods of qualitative research in health.
Contents
Introduction to qualitative research process, different types of data gathering methods and analytical perspectives in the field of public health.
Further information on prerequisites and recommendations
Attendance is for students of Master of Health Science (Public Health & International Health). Students have to register for the course on the internet at http://www.uta.fi/nettiopsu/. Deadline for the registration is two weeks before the course starts.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
Exercises
Exam
Lectures, practicals/group work and book exam
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Written exam
In
English
Lectures, practicals/group work and book exam
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
The exam is graded on a scale of 1-5 or failed.
Study materials
Required reading
J. Green & N. Thorogood: Qualitative Methods for Health Research. Sage 2004. Electronic Book
Recommended reading Burr V. Social Contructionism. Routledge 2003.
Have P. Understanding Qualitative Research and Ethnometodology. Sage 2004.
Silverman D. Doing Qualitative Research. A practical handbook. 2. ed. Sage 2005