Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Qualitative Research Methods
Course Code PSY214
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial
Pre-requisite Course(s) N/A
Course Aims

This course aims at introducing data-collection methods and major schools in qualitative methodology. Data-collection methods include case study, naturalistic observation, systematic observation, interview, focus group, and participant-observation. Major schools include Grounded Theory, Ethnography, Investigative Phenomenology, Content Analysis, Frankfurt School, Feminist Critiques, Discourse Analysis, Conversational Analysis, and Action Research. 
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

After completing the course, students should be able to:

1. distinguish different types of qualitative data.

2. list various data-collection methods of qualitative research.

3. analyze data with procedures suggested by various schools of qualitative research.
 
4. consider ethical issues in relation to qualitative research methods. 
 
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Group Presentation
20%
2.
Written Report
10%
3.
Student Portfolio
20% 
4.
Mid-Term Examination
10%
5
Final Examination 
40%
 
 
100%
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