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Theory of Social and Cultural Diversity III
Qualitative Research Method
This course is designed to learn theories of qualitative research method and how it is used in social science. Each student will also be expected to be able to evaluate the qualitative research method used in academic works and to be able to write a qualitative research proposal including interview or fieldwork with an understanding of research ethics and discuss its strength and limitations.
From Week 1 to 5, we will focus on learning how to design qualitative research and on evaluating it. Then, from Week 6, we will move on to planning a qualitative research project, including writing a research proposal, considering the validity, positionality, reliability, generalizability and feasibility of the method.
Students will be able to
–Understand the concepts and theories of qualitative research method,
–Plan qualitative research with attention to research ethics,
–Discuss the strength and limitations of the applied research method, and
–Evaluate the validity, positionality, reliability, generalizability and feasibility of the planned method.
From Week 1 to 5, we will focus on learning how to design qualitative research and on evaluating it. Then, from Week 6, we will move on to planning a qualitative research project, including writing a research proposal, considering the validity, positionality, reliability, generalizability and feasibility of the method.
Students will be able to
–Understand the concepts and theories of qualitative research method,
–Plan qualitative research with attention to research ethics,
–Discuss the strength and limitations of the applied research method, and
–Evaluate the validity, positionality, reliability, generalizability and feasibility of the planned method.
時間割／共通科目コード
コース名
教員
学期
時限
31M350-0182A
Theory of Social and Cultural Diversity III
高橋 史子
火曜4限
マイリストに追加
マイリストから削除
講義使用言語
日本語
単位
2
実務経験のある教員による授業科目
NO
他学部履修
可
開講所属
総合文化研究科
授業計画
Week 1
Course Guidance
Introduction: Different Approaches of Qualitative Research Method
Week 2
Reading Qualitative Research and Its Evaluation (1)
Week 3
Reading Qualitative Research and Its Evaluation (2)
Week 4
Designing Interview Research
-Interview Research
-Research Ethics
Week 5
Practicing Interview
-Creating Interview Questions
-Conducting an Interview
Week 6
Analyzing Interview Data (1)
-How to Analyze Interview Data
Week 7
Analyzing Interview Data (2)
-Coding Workshop
Week 8
No class meeting
Week 9
Designing Fieldwork Research
-Fieldwork Research
-Research Ethics
-Preparation for Fieldwork
Week 10
Practicing Fieldwork
Week 11
Analyzing Fieldwork and Writing Qualitative Research
Week 12
(TBC) Behind the Scenes of Qualitative Research: Real Challenges, Failures, and Lessons Learned
Week 13
No class meeting
授業の方法
Lecture, Discussion and Workshop
成績評価方法
Your final grade will be based on two components:
(i) Evaluation of Qualitative Research (50%)
(ii) Qualitative Research Proposal (50%)
(i) Evaluation of Qualitative Research (50%)
Deadline: 23:59, 30 November (submit on UTOL)
Select one qualitative research article from the options provided in class and write a critical evaluation of it.
Length: Approximately 1,000 words (excluding References)
(ii) Qualitative Research Proposal (50%)
Deadline: 23:59, 23 January (submit on UTOL)
Write a qualitative research proposal that includes a research question, methodology, a brief literature review, and a discussion of the strengths and limitations of the chosen method.
Project scope:
-Undergraduate students: Design a one-year qualitative research project
-Graduate students: Design a two-year qualitative research project
Length: Approximately 2,000 words (excluding Appendix and References)
You may include interview questions and other supporting materials in the Appendix.
教科書
None
The more detailed syllabus and the reading assignment will be provided on UTOL.
参考書
Main Reference
Creswell & Poth (2018) Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design Choosing Among Five Approaches Fourth Edition, Sage.
Creswell & Creswell (2021) 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher Second Edition, Sage.
Seidman (2013) Interview as Qualitative Research A Guide for Researchers in Education & The Social Sciences Fourth Edition. Teachers College Press.
Machi & McEvoy (2016). The Literature Review Six Steps to Success Third Edition, Corwin.
履修上の注意
Please attend the online-course guidance in Week1, if you consider taking this course.
The course is designed for the students who can attend the class every week.
