Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in psychology and education : general | 3 crédits |
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 provides training in the theoretical foundations of qualitative research by presenting theories (of experience, narrative, inquiry), historically significant schools of thought or events (Chicago School, Symbolic Interactionism, Narrative Turn), as well as the diversity of approaches (phenomenology, grounded theory, narrative approaches, discourse analysis, participatory research, etc.). The course also introduces students to qualitative analysis of empirical data.
The goal is to understand and situate the importance of producing knowledge in psychological sciences by using qualitative methods to document contemporary issues (health, justice, education...).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Situating qualitative research within a paradigmatic framework and within the history of the human and social sciences
- Understanding the theories of experience, narrative, and inquiry
- Knowing and differentiating the various approaches and methods of analysis in qualitative research
- Knowing when and for whom to apply qualitative research in psychological sciences
- Understanding the steps of reflexive thematic analysis
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Lessons require a very good level of the French language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoritical input
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:
Reference book : Fortin, M- F. et Gagnon, J. (2022). Fondements et étapes du processus de recherche : Méthodes quantitatives et qualitatives (4e édition). Montréal, Québec : Chenelière éducation (chapters 2, 11 et 20)
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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).