Learning Outcomes:
Get an understanding of qualitative research methods.
Curricular information is subject to change.
Introduction to qualitative research methods.
Learning outcomes:
1. To get an understanding of different research methods in social sciences (learning the methods)
2. To understand advantages and limitations of qualitative research methods (developing an analytical skill)
3. To be able to apply the knowledge to small scale research studies (learning to apply the method)
Learning outcomes:
1. To get an understanding of different research methods in social sciences (learning the methods)
2. To understand advantages and limitations of qualitative research methods (developing an analytical skill)
3. To be able to apply the knowledge to small scale research studies (learning to apply the method)
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 7 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 99 |
| Total | 128 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and four thematic moderated discussion groupsRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (Online): Online exam The final essay has to be submitted during the on-line exam, however, the students will have the guidlaines two weeks prior to that, hence, the essay will be prepared in advance. |
End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Portfolio: Individual portfolio: each student needs to submit three smaller assignments. All the instructions will be provided in class. Each assignment is followed by a tutorial. | Week 8 | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: One MCQ, 20 questions | Week 12 | Graded | No | 20 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
Carry forward of passed components
No| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments published in the VLE, in group sessions at lectures/seminars, and/or in person during office hours as appropriate.