Course: Research Methods on Social Sciences

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Course title Research Methods on Social Sciences
Course code KCHP/KVČ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bártová Zuzana, Ph.D.
Course content
Theory of knowledge and differentiation of quantitative and qualitative survey Basic frame of qualitative approach Typs of survey designs and preparing of project The methods of obtaining qualitatite data Focus groups and their forms Semi-structural interview The methods of procesing of qualitative data The methods of analysis of qualitative data The narative interview The quality of qualitative survey

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Group work
Learning outcomes
The aim is to familiarize students with the basic issues of qualitative research procedure. Attention will be focused on both theoretical and practical aspects. Short lectures introducing the basic research framework will be complemented by collective discussion of selected steps, seminar readings of case studies and reflection on own research experiences. Students will acquire knowledge of qualitative research design and implementation. They will gain skills in how to conduct observations, semi-structured interviews, focus groups and qualitative text analysis. In addition, they will learn how to work in groups. Active participation in discussions and serious engagement in research between classes is essential.
ability to use qualitative methods an ability to choose right methods ability to lead dialog on the field of research ability to observe various social groups
Prerequisites
Succeed in Methods and technics of quantitative research

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar work, Self-reflection, Interim evaluation

Submission of all assignments before the deadline: collective Written work 1-5. 70% participation required Participation in debate Regular reading of theoretical and practical texts Reporting of one theoretical text
Recommended literature
  • Hendl.J. Úvod do kvalitativního výzkumu. Praha, 1997.
  • Mišovič, J. Kvalitativní výzkum se zaměřením na polostrukturovaný rozhovor. Praha, 2019.
  • NOVOTNÁ et al. Metody výzkumu ve společenských vědách. Praha, 2019.
  • Strauss,A, Corbinová, J . Základy kvalitativního výzkumu . Postupy a techniky, metody zakotvené teorie.. Boskovice, 1999.
  • Švaříček, R, Šeďová, K a kol. Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Praha, 2007.


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