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Syllabus:

Qualitative Methods in Human Geography, 15 Credits

Swedish name: Kvalitativa metoder i kulturgeografi

This syllabus is valid: 2019-06-10 and until further notice

Course code: 2KG239

Credit points: 15

Education level: Second cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: Excellent, Very good, Good, Satisfactory, Sufficient, Insufficient, Insufficient

Responsible department: Department of Geography

Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2019-06-12

Contents

The course provides in-depth knowledge in qualitative methodology within geographical research and applied planning. Departing from contemporary research in human geography a number of qualitative traditions are introduced, where focus is on how qualitative methods are applied within planning and development work. The course deals with the different steps of the research process; from research design, gathering of empirical material (interviews, focus groups, participant observation etc.) to analysis and writing. Thematic analysis, discourse analysis, narrative analysis, text analysis and biographical research are examples of qualitative methods that are scrutinized in more detail.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to

Required Knowledge

Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject.

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6

Form of instruction

The teaching during the course is mainly based on a combination of lectures, assignments and seminars. A substantial part of the teaching is given as supervised group exercises in the computer laboratory or as individual supervision. There will also be guest lectures and/or educational visits. Relevant gender aspects will be dealt with during the course. The teaching is in English.

Examination modes

The course is examined through written assignments to be presented at seminars. The course grade is a summary of the different examinations during the course. In order to receive the grades A and B on course assignments, they must be handed in on time. The assignments and the whole course are graded according to the scale A-FX.

Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.

Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.

It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.

When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed in to the director of studies.

ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.

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