FLF3008 Interview as Qualitative Research Method 4.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50799
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
During the course, different types of qualitative research interviews, methodological and ethical questions about interview research, practical aspects regarding planning and conducting research interviews are discussed. The course will also cover transcription and analysis of interview data as well as quality aspects of interview research. The course contains both literature studies, seminars and practical exercises.
Course contents
The purpose of the course is to give the student an overview of different types of qualitative research interviews as a data collection method.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the doctoral student will be able to:
- Reflect on and discuss different types of research interviews and their possibilities and limitations in relation to different research questions.
- Based on research questions, plan and conduct qualitative research interviews.
- Reflect on and discuss ethical aspects of interview research.
- Reflect on and discuss quality aspects of interview research.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic authorization to participate is given to those who have been admitted to doctoral education at a Swedish university or equivalent education abroad.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Literature will be announced at least two weeks before the start of the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminar, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The examination consists of a seminar where the PhD student discusses and reflects on interview research.
Other requirements for final grade
In order to obtain a final grade, in addition to an approved examination seminar, active participation in the course's other seminars is also required.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.