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Methods of Qualitative Research

Vak
2020-2021

Admission requirements

There are no specific admission criteria. But, in view of the final attainment levels envisaged, minors are most suitable for third-year bachelor's students.

Description

The course familiarises students with different research methods such as (participant) observation, interviews, and working with focus groups. Practical assignments for observations and interviews serve as preparations for the students’ own research projects. During the module “Research Design”, students learn to formulate their own research projects: formulating a research question, planning and time schedule, uses of theories and concepts, paper outline, relating to existing knowledge and identifying experts.

Course objectives

  • gaining in-depth understanding of Moroccan society

  • acquiring skills in doing ethnographic research

  • learning how to design and plan a research project

Timetable

The timetable is available on the NIMAR website.

Mode of instruction

  • Seminars

  • Practical assignments

Assessment method

Assessment

  • Written reports on practical assignments (40%);

  • Research proposal (40%);

  • Participation in seminars (20%).

Weighing

The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average.

Resit

If the final grade is below 5.5 students should rewrite the research proposal and the written assignments.

Exam review

If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will be organized.

Reading list

TBA

Registration

Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on the website.

Contact

Drs. M.A. Maljers

Remarks

Minors