Qualitative Research Methods (KSK_140)
About Study Course
Objective
To familiarise students with the main qualitative research methods, to get understanding of qualitative methods and their most significant differences from quantitative methods. The course shapes understanding of the qualitative research process and its stages, main qualitative research methods, as well as the collection of data and their analysis in a qualitative research.
Prerequisites
The study course “Social Research Methods” has been mastered.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge about the scientific approach and goals of science in social sciences; qualitative methodology in social science research; the structure and design of qualitative research; on qualitative research data acquisition and analysis methods.
Students are able to identify and use in practice the most important theories, concepts, data acquisition and analysis methods; to choose methods appropriate for the research goal and tasks; to develop a research proposal.
Students are able to perform a qualitative research in accordance with conditions of qualitative methodology.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography, FO | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Diāna Kiščenko, Kristīne Rolle | |
| Photography, FON | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Kristīne Rolle, Diāna Kiščenko | |
| Multimedia Communication, MKN | 7 | Bachelor’s | Required | Kristīne Rolle, Diāna Kiščenko | |
| Multimedia Communication, MK | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Diāna Kiščenko, Kristīne Rolle | |
| Public Relations, SA | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Diāna Kiščenko, Kristīne Rolle | |
| Journalism, ZR | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Diāna Kiščenko, Kristīne Rolle |
