About the course

The aim of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research procedures. The course begins with lectures on philosophy of science, focusing on how science is different from other types of knowledge. The issue of establishing boundary lines between qualitative and quantitative research methods is addressed. Students will also be introduced to sampling procedures, and will learn how to collect, analyse and interpret empirical material. They will also carry out group exercises in method.

Course content

Syllabus spring 2024

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

Prerequisite courses for this course are: IM101E International Migration and Ethnic Relations I (passed) or IM101L International Migration and Ethnic Relations I (passed) IM236E IMER: Migration, Politics and Social Welfare (passed) or IM238L IMER II: Migration, Politics and Social Welfare (passed) and IM235E IMER: The Challenges of Ethnic Diversity (passed) or IM237L IMER II: The Challenges of Ethnic Diversity (passed)

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

  • Cresswell, John W. & Crewell, J David, (latest edition) Research Design – Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
  • Moses, Jonathon, Knutsen, Torbjorn L (latest edition) Ways of Knowing, Competing Methodologies in Social and Political Research, Hampshire: Palgrave.
  • Zapata-Barrero, Ricard &Yalaz, Evren (2018) Qualitative Research in European Migration Studies, Springer Nature

+ Course compendium

+ Course portfolios with extended reading on different methodologies and resources for data collection.

Course evaluation

The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

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Contact

For more information about the education:

gpsstudent@mau.se

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