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Qualitative Analysis (5cr)

Code: TUTA0311-3005

General information


Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 08.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.01.2024 - 02.02.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 - 5
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Teaching languages
English
Seats
1 - 500
Teachers
Hannah Strauss-Mazzullo
Teacher in charge
Hannah Strauss-Mazzullo
Groups
YTKENG
SOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
Course
TUTA0311

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to analyze qualitative research material, and to recognize the ethical questions concerning the research material and qualitative analysis.

Execution methods

The course contains lessons (18 h) and practical work with research material.

Accomplishment methods

To successfully complete the course, the student needs to participate in lessons and seminars and to write a learning diary following instructions given; this way, the student obtains 4 ECTS. The student can obtain up to 5 ECTS for the course, if the exercise is extensive in scope and the student studies some additional literature.

Content

In this course on qualitative analysis, emphasis is laid on text analysis of students’ own data: what kind of interpretations are possible.

Location and time

If students are experiencing many overlaps, we can rearrange parts of the course schedule. Remote access is available, but participation is required (we won't record sessions for later viewing).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Qualifications

TUTA0111 Introduction to Scientific Thinking and Research

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