VALTA8 Qualitative Research Methods, 5 ECTS – Dept. of Political Science and International Relations

Student's Guide | Curricula Guides | Teaching Schedules | Suomeksi

Curricula Guides 2009–2010

Archived Curricula Guide 2008–2010

Curricula Guide is archieved. Please refer to current Curricula Guides

▪ Curricula Guides » Faculty of Social Sciences 2008–2010 » Dept. of Political Science and International Relations » Intermediate Studies

VALTA8 Qualitative Research Methods 5 ECTS

Organised by

Political Science

Preceding studies

Degree/major subject students: it is a prerequisite to take the course YYHT4 Introduction to Empirical Research Methods in the Faculty's General Studies either before this course or simultaneously with it.

Belongs to following study modules

Teaching

Learning outcomes

To familiarise students with qualitative research methods and their application in political science.

A course for students majoring in Political Science, consisting of lectures, a project done by the students, and a written exam.

Teaching methods

Degree/major subject students: introductory lectures, a project done by the students, and a written exam.

Modes of study

Degree/major subject students: lectures and a project assignment; students will also be tested for one book from the literature mentioned below in connection with the lectures (see literature).
Minor subject students: three books from the literature mentioned below, tested in a general literature examination of the faculty.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

Degree/major subject students: it is recommended that students take this course before the Bachelor's Thesis Seminar or during it.

Study materials

Perelman, Retoriikan valtakunta. Vastapaino 1996 (2 ECTS);
Kalela, Historiantutkimus ja historia. Gaudeamus 2000 (2 ECTS);
Kuula, Toimintatutkimus. Vastapaino 1999 (1 ECTS);
Tuomi - Sarajärvi, Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Tammi 2003 (2 ECTS).