Course: Qualitative Research Methods

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Course title Qualitative Research Methods
Course code ISZ/KSKVP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tavel Peter, prof. Ing. Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šarníková Gabriela, doc. PhDr. PhD.
Course content
Specifics of research problem formulation, goals and research question in qualitative research in social work and subsequent selection of appropriate data collection methods.. Specifics of choosing research methods in qualitative research. Data collection methods. Data processing methods. Data processing software variables. Methods associated with triangulation in qualitative research. Methods in the context of discussion. The lesson will be focused on practicing the mentioned issue.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Observation, Demonstration, Analyzing and producing audiovisual content
Learning outcomes
Students will know the issues of qualitative research applied in social work. They will master the issue of using different methods in qualitative research.
Students will be able to formulate a research problem, research goals and research questions in qualitative research from the point of view of social work and they will be able to use adequate methods in the given context.
Prerequisites
Basics of qualitative research

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Students present part of their research.
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
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