Qualitative Methods in Human Geography and Social Science Critical and Reflective Practices
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Program Overview
Doctoral Course: Qualitative Methods in Human Geography and Social Science
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce and discuss theories and practices of qualitative methods in Human Geography and Social Science. It will provide both theoretical conceptualizations and hands-on practical experience concerning the use and understanding of different qualitative methods and their implication for knowledge creation and advancement of research.
Course Information
- Research education subject: Human Geography
- Course period: 03 March 2025 - 20 May 2025
- Language of instruction: English
- Number of participants: 30
Admission Requirements
To gain access to the course and complete the examinations included in the course, the applicant must be admitted to a doctoral programme at ųrebro University. Other applicants than doctoral students admitted at ųrebro University may be given access to the course on the grounds of provisions for and/or agreements regarding contracted courses, joint degrees, national graduate schools or cooperation in other respects with other universities.
- Preference is given to doctoral students who are enrolled at a higher education institution that is part of the national network for doctoral courses in Human Geography at universities in Sweden.
- Other doctoral students are admitted subject to space availability.
Course Details
The course covers a broad overview of methods to familiarize the participants with the variety and complexity of qualitative methods and gives opportunities to reflect on and practice specific methods and discuss benefits and challenges of particular methodological choices. The course aims to include discussions of diverse theories and practices of qualitative methods, including, but not limited to, queer methods, feminist methods, and non-representational methods. Through the course, PhD students will develop knowledge about the different steps in the research process; from selection of study field to a particular case; to selection of participants, conversations or visualization; through to collection of empirical material and finally coding interpretation, analysis, and presentation.