865-0004-00L Qualitative Research for Development Practitioners
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | L. B. Nilsen |
| Periodicity | two-yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL administration office. |
| Abstract | Qualitative research has much to offer to the practical work of development organizations. This course will provide an overview of the principles and practice of qualitative research and illustrate ways in which qualitative research can be incorporated into the programme cycle. Participants will learn to collect and analyse data, using qualitative methods. |
| Learning objective | The course aims to demystify qualitative research and build the skills of development practitioners in using qualitative methods confidently, and to communicate findings to different audiences. |
| Content | • The qualitative research approach. • Qualitative research methods, including interviews, focus group discussions and participant observation. • Designing and planning qualitative studies. • Qualitative data analysis and interpretation. • Reporting of qualitative results. • Embedding qualitative research within a project cycle. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Targeting students doing a CAS in Development and Cooperation |