Advanced qualitative methods
The course provides students with in-depth knowledge and insights into qualitative methods used in economic history and international relations.
The course thereby develops students' understanding of, and critical approach to, qualitative methods in social sciences. The course also deepens students' understanding of ontological and epistemological assumptions in the choice of qualitative methods. Additionally, the course trains students in the application of social science methods.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
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The course thereby develops students' understanding of, and critical approach to, qualitative methods in social sciences. The course also deepens students' understanding of ontological and epistemological assumptions in the choice of qualitative methods. Additionally, the course trains students in the application of social science methods.
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Course structure
Learning outcomes
To obtain a passing grade, the student should be able to:
- Critically evaluate and discuss qualitative methods used in economic history and international relations.
- Critically examine social science research in economic history and international relations that employs qualitative methods.
- Reflect on underlying ontological and epistemological assumptions in qualitative methods used in economic history and international relations.
- Apply qualitative methods used in economic history and international relations.
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. Attendance in seminars is mandatory.
All courses on the Department's Master's level are all held in English.
Assessment
The course assessment consists of participation in mandatory seminar discussions, and through written assignments.
In order to pass the course, students must receive the grade E or higher on all examinations, complete all mandatory assignments and meet the attendance requirement.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Valid from 2023 and onwards
Books:
- Bennet, Andrew and Checkel, Jeffrey (eds.) (2014) Process Tracing: from metaphor to analytical tool. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (chaps 1, 3, 5, 7).
- Charteris-Black (2004) Corpus Approaches to Critical Metaphor Analysis. Palgrave MacMillan (chaps Introduction, 1-2, 11) E-book available at SU library.
Articles and single chapters tba. For details, see the course description.
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Contact
For general questions regarding application, registration and more
The Department's Master's Student Office
masterstudenter@ekohist.su.seQuestion about the course
Course convener and Examiner: Maria Wendt
