Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Qualitative research primarily aims to study the nature, quality, and meaning of human experience through exploration or observation, most often in a natural setting, of people's discourses and narratives.
The course focuses on explaining qualitative research as it draws on a variety of approaches and methods (phenomenology, grounded theory, narrative, reflexive thematic analysis, etc.). The goal will be to argue the reasons that justify the use of qualitative methods, to master their theoretical foundations, and to practice techniques for collecting and analyzing empirical data
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Situate qualitative research within a paradigmatic framework and in the history of psychology
- Frame a research project with a problem-focused approach
- Understand the different approaches and methods of analysis in qualitative research
- Design an interview guide
- Apply strategies and techniques for research interviews
- Produce a reflexive thematic analysis of empirical data
- Consider the ethical issues in qualitative research
- Communicate the results of a qualitative study
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Lessons require a very good level of the French language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lessons alternate theoretical input with practical workshops.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Required reading:
Byrne, D. (2022). A worked example of Braun and Clarke's approach to reflexive thematic analysis. Quality & Quantity, 56(3), 1391-1412. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-021-01182-y
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Additional information:
In-session exam: open questions (knowledge check + 1 exercise) (15/20) Continuous control: one homework and control of exercises in sessions (5/20)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course is composed of:
- 20h theoretical course
- 10h practical sessions with mandatory attendance
Contacts
The teachers respond to electronic messages (emails) concerning this course under the following conditions:
- The message is sent from an institutional address (ULiège).
- The subject (title) of the message is preceded by [PSYC5914-1] (including brackets).