Introduction to Qualitative Research
| Numbering Code | P-PUB01 8H156 LB90 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 1 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Professional degree students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese and English | Day/Period | Intensive | |
| Instructor name |
NAKAYAMA TAKEO (Graduate School of Medicine Professor) KOHNO AYAKO (Graduate School of Medicine Program-Specific Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This course outlines the basics of qualitative research methods and lectures on various analysis techniques. This course is for beginners who want to learn qualitative research methods without any prior knowledge. |
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| Course Goals |
Explain the fundamentals of qualitative research methodology. To understand the key methodology of qualitative research and to be able to interpret qualitative research findings critically. Being able to enhance understanding about how to conduct qualitative research with the guidance of qualitative research experts. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
1st Lecture: June 8 What is Qualitative Research? Basic Way of Thinking of Qualitative Research Methods (Thematic Analysis and Content Analysis) 2nd Lecture: June 15 More Sophisticated Qualitative Research Methodologies (Ethnography, Phenomenology, and Grounded Theory) Role of Theory in Qualitative Research Philosophy of Qualitative Research (Epistemology & Ontology) 3rd Lecture: June 22 Planning and Designing Qualitative Research (How to Develop Research Question in Qualitative Research) Writing a Research Proposal 4th Lecture: June 29 Interviewing, Focus Group and Observations, and Secondary Source 5th Lecture: July 6 Method of Data Analysis (Coding, Use of CAQDAS) 6th Lecture: July 13 Rigour and Ethics in Qualitative Research Appraisal and Validity of Qualitative Research 7th Lecture: July 20 Basics of Mixed Methods 8th Lecture: July 27 Meta Synthesis of Qualitative Research New Types of Qualitative Research Methods (Photovoice, Participatory Action Research etc.) Writing and Communicating Qualitative Research |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | The grade will be based mainly on active participation in the class (50%), and submission of three reports (50%). | |||
| Course Requirements |
This course is mainly for students in the School of Public Health. Students from other courses (including students in the School of Human Health Sciences) are also welcome although the number will be limited to 5 students. For those who wish to take this course in PhD or DrPH degrees as well as students in the School of Human Health Sciences, please e-mail beforehand and consult with the instructor. (kohno.ayako.8w at kyoto-u.ac.jp） |
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| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Studying prior to lecture is not necessary, but please take enough time to review classes and do the assignments. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References |
Instructed during class. No textbook is required for this course. Handouts will be distributed by the instructors as needed. [ |
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| References, etc. |
Liamputtong P. Qualitative research methods. Fifth edition. Melbourne: Oxford university press; 2020. Liamputtong P. Research methods in health: foundations for evidence-based practice. 3rd edition. 2017. |
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