Qualitative Methods in Social Research

Recommended: Sosiaalitieteiden perusopinnot (25 op, SOSK-100)

After completing the course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of qualitative research in social sciences and understand the special place of qualitative research as an approach and tradition in research. Students will know how to collect qualitative research data and be proficient in the basics of organising and analysing the data while being aware of the concomitant ethical issues.  

Alasuutari, Pertti (2012) Laadullinen tutkimus 2.0. Tampere: Vastapaino.

Silverman, David (2005) Doing Qualitative Research: A Practical Handbook. London: Sage.

Haastattelu. Ruusuvuori, Johanna ja Liisa Tiittula (toim.) (2005) Tutkimus, tilanteet ja vuorovaikutus.

Tampere: Vastapaino.

Jennifer Mason, Qualitative Researching, 2nd ed. Sage. Netissä saatavissa: http://www.sxf.uevora.pt/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mason_2002.pdf(Avautuu uuteen välilehteen)

Etnografia metodologiana. Lähtökohtana koulutuksen tutkimus. (2007) Lappalainen, Sirpa, Hynninen, Pirkko, Kankkunen, Tarja, Lahelma, Elina ja Tolonen Tarja (toim.)

https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-951-768-267-1(Avautuu uuteen välilehteen)

Target group

Bachelor’s Programme in Social Research

Timing

Third period. For degree students in the Bachelor’s Programme in Social Research, the recommended time of completion is the second year of studies.

Implementation

Course completion methods: Attendance in teaching.

The course is completed by attending lectures, drawing up a methodological essay and conducting an observational exercise.