Study Guide 2023-2024

YY00CS64 Advanced course in qualitative research, 5 ECTS

YY00CS64 Advanced course in qualitative research, 5 ECTS
Course Units
  • YY00CS64-3004 Advanced course in qualitative research
    01.09.2024 - 30.08.2025
    Teacher

    Jenna Siivonen

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Registration time

    05.08.2024 08:00 - 24.08.2025 23:59

    Classification

    Independent studying

    Campus

    University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu

    Learning materials and recommended literature
    • Nikander, Ruusuvuori & Hyvärinen: Haastattelun analyysi. Vastapaino 2010
    • Willig, C. (2013 or newer edition). Introducing qualitative research in psychology. Maidenhead: Open University Press. (e-book, Uef unlimited access)

    For the literary exam select both books.

    Further information

    Mikäli tentit suoritat opintojakson kirjatenttinä (2 kirjaa), ilmoittaudu ensin Pepissä ja varaa sen jälkeen haluamasi tenttiajankohta Examissa. Kirjatentin suorittajat eivät osallistu luentokurssin opetukseen tai sen Moodle-alueelle. Lisätietoja sähköisestä tentistä löydät täältä: https://kamu.uef.fi/tyokalut/sahkoinen-tentti-tilat-ja-kaytannot/

    Tenttijärjestelmään pääset osoitteesta: https://exam.uef.fi

    Teaching methods

    Kirjatentissä opiskellaan itsenäisesti laadullisen analyysin periaatteita ja erilaisten laadullisten menetelmien erityispiirteitä kahden oppikirjan avulla.

    Kirjat voi tenttiä vain sähköisessä Exam-tentissä.

    Assessment criteria and methods

    Kirjatentin tekijöiden arvosana muodostuu 2 kirjan tentistä (100%)

    Group
    • YTM Social psychology
    • Social Work 4-5
    • YTM Social Pedagogy
    • YTM Wellbeing and society
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Learning outcomes

The student knows the principles of qualitative research design. The student is familiar with the main ways of analyzing qualitative data and is able to apply them.

Content

General principles of qualitative research design and analysis, reporting and evaluating the research. The qualitative methods presented in the course are based on the current research of visiting lecturers. The methods are learned to apply through small excerices

Modes of study

a) lectures and essay OR b) Literary exam (two books).

Evaluation criteria: 0 -5 a) Lectures, weekly assignments and an essay (1-5), OR b) two books (1-5)

Teaching methods

Lectures with excercises 20 h, independent study.

Learning material
  • Nikander, Ruusuvuori & Hyvärinen: Haastattelun analyysi. Vastapaino 2010
  • Willig, C. (2013 or newer edition). Introducing qualitative research in psychology. Maidenhead: Open University Press. (e-book, Uef unlimited access) For the literary exam select bothbooks.
Further information

Teachers: Marja Alastalo and guest lecturers

Time: 4th–5th year

Offering information: YHKA students

Teaching language: Finnish

Additional information The course is intended for the students who are planning or doing their master’s thesis.

Prerequisites

Candidate seminar

Grading scale

0-5

Languages

Finnish

Level

Advanced Studies

Subject

Health and Human Services Informatics, Health and Social Management Sciences, Sociology, Social and Public Policy, Social Pedagogy, Social Work, Social Psychology, Business Studies

Teacher in charge

Marja Alastalo

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