Kursöversikt

Research Design in Qualitative Inquiry (RDQI), 7,5 credits

Warmly welcome to the PhD course on research design! You find all information (schedule, lectures, seminars, literature list, assignments, etc.) on this Canvas page/Moduler. Below some initial information.

When is the course running?
Monday February 27-Friday March 31, 2023

When is the course introduction?
Monday February 27, 13.15-15.00 (in E303)

Where are the lectures and seminars?

School of Global Studies, see Moduler (Modules tab) for venues

Who is the course coordinator?
Isabell Schierenbeck, isabell.schierenbeck@globalstudies.gu.se

What is the course about? (Course content)

The course focuses on methodological approaches and questions regarding research design in qualitative social science research. In-depth studies of one case and/or case-based comparative analysis, often based on qualitative data, constitute cornerstones in social science research. During the course different types and purposes of case studies, principles behind case selections and the design of studies, different interpretative frameworks and mixed-methods designs,  as well as process-tracing and different understandings of causal mechanisms, will be addressed and discussed.

The course aims to assist PhD candidates to critically assess and discuss research design approaches in qualitative research, as well as to develop the research design for their own dissertation project. The course content is in part adapted to the individual candidate’s needs related to methodological considerations and research design proposal.