PSD_DS5 Doctoral Seminar V

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Tomáš Urbánek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Zdenka Stránská, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Students build on their previous knowledge about the qualitative approach and methods in psychological research, with the aim of deepening this knowledge and learning about potential applications. The course assumes that students are familiar with basic literature on methodology of psychology and literature from their specialized areas of interest.
Learning outcomes
In this course students become acquainted with basic principles and the historical and philosophical framework of the qualitative approach, types of qualitative research plans, the process of designing a qualitative research project, and methods of collecting, processing and analyzing qualitative data. Students will be subsequently able to apply this knowledge in their own research. Attention will also be given to the topic of establishing, increasing and maintaining validity of qualitative research studies. After completing the course, students will also demonstrate knowledge of implementation of ethical principles and research evaluation criteria that make use of the qualitative approach and methodology.
Syllabus
  • The course involves workshops primarily devoted to the discussion of the following:
  • - Theoretical background of the research topic;
  • - Adequacy of the operationalization of the key concepts;
  • - Ways of employing qualitative methodology to address the research topic;
  • - Choosing an appropriate research design (plan).
Literature
  • Relevantní české i zahraniční elektronické zdroje a periodika, odborná literatura dle zadání přednášejících.
Teaching methods
Lectures; group discussion; presentations; case studies.
Assessment methods
Successful completion of the course is awarded with a credit. To obtain a credit, students are required 1. to participate (actively) at 80% of seminars (workshops), and 2. to outline a qualitative research proposal with the length of 5 normal pages, OR submit a reflection on methodological issues relevant for the student’s primary research interest, plus a critical discussion of a published qualitative research study of choice, both with the minimum length of 3 normal pages.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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