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.

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. 


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.


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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For general enquiries regarding applications, registration, and more:

Contact the Department's Master's Student Office: masterstudenter@ekohist.su.se 

 

For enquiries regarding the course content:

Contact the course convenor, Maria Wendt