Qualitative Research Methods II

Name of module: Qualitative Research Methods II

Semester/Trimester: Semester

Duration of the module: Ein Semester

Form of the module (i.e. obligatory, elective course): Wahlpflicht

Frequency of module offer: Alle drei Jahre

Prerequisites: Nur für Doktoranden

Applicability of module for other modules and study programmes:
Keine

Person responsible for module: Prof. Dr. Heinz-Theo Wagner (GGS)

Name of the professor: Prof. Dr. Heinz-Theo Wagner (GGS)

Language of teaching: Englisch

ECTS-Credits (based on the workload): 5

Workload and its composition (self-study, contact time):
Kontaktzeit (Vorlesung, Übung, Seminar etc.) 45 Std.; Selbststudium: 105 Std.

Contact hours (per week in semester): 3

Methods and duration of examination:
30% presentations, 70% essay

Aim of the module (expected learning outcomes and competencies to be acquired):
This course covers several qualitative research techniques for collecting and evaluating data. As in part 1 of qualitative methods, the main objective of the course is to develop and enhance students’ capabilities to conduct qualitative research projects as a reflective and practically skilled researcher.

Contents of the module:
Data collection: Participant observation, action research, expert interviews, focus groups
Data analysis: discourse analysis, content analysis, meta reviews

Teaching and learning methods:
Lecture, presentations, essays

Literature (compulsory reading, recommended literature):
Will be provided during the first session

Further information:
Webseiten des Doktrandenprogramms "Dynamic Capabilities and Relationships"
Informationen zum Promovieren an der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät