Qualitative Methods in Human Geography and Social Science – Critical and Reflective Practices, 7,5 credits

Course description

The purpose with this course is to introduce and discuss theories and practices of qualitative methods in Human Geography and Social Science. It will provide both theoretical conceptualizations and hands on practical experience concerning the use and understanding of different qualitative methods and their implication for knowledge creation and advancement of research.

The course covers on the one hand a broad overview of methods to familiarize the participants with the variety and complexity of qualitative methods and on the other the course gives opportunities to reflect on and practice specific methods and discuss benefits and challenges of particular methodological choices. The course aims to include discussions of diverse theories and practices of qualitative methods including, but not limited to, queer methods, feminist methods and non-representational methods. Through the course the PhD-students will develop knowledge about the different steps in the research process; from selection of study field to a particular case; to selection of participants, conversations or visualization; through to collection of empirical material and finally coding interpretation, analysis and presentation.

Admission requirements

To gain access to the course and complete the examinations included in the course, the applicant must be admitted to a doctoral programme at Örebro University. Other applicants than doctoral students admitted at Örebro University may be given access to the course on the grounds of provisions for and/or agreements regarding contracted courses, joint degrees, national graduate schools or cooperation in other respects with other universities.

Preference is given to doctoral students who are enrolled at a higher education institution that is part of the national network for doctoral courses in Human Geography at universities in Sweden. Other doctoral students are admitted subject to space availability.

Information

Number of participants: 30
Language of instruction: English

Please register here by 10 February