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, |
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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.
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