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| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Manfred Max Bergman (max.bergman@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This introductory course will teach participants when, how, and why to integrate a qualitative and a quantitative research component within one research design. The first part will cover research design issues, theoretical assumptions, and justifications for mixed methods. The second and third part will deal with qualitative and quantitative perspectives in a mixed method research design. The fourth part will explore solutions to practical problems as well as presentation and publication strategies for mixed methods research. |
| Learning objectives | - reflect on the current limits of how qualitative and quantitative research are presented - appreciate the opportunities and challenges of mixed method research designs - increase awareness of mixed method research and design application in diverse social science fields |
| Bibliography | Creswell & Plano Clark (2017). Designing and conducting mixed methods research. SAGE. Fetters, M. (The Mixed Methods Research Workbook. SAGE. Bergman (2008). Advances in mixed methods research. SAGE. Bergman (2010). The politics, fashions, and conventions of research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. Bergman (2020). Mixed Method and Multimethod Research and Design. In Berg-Schlosser, D., Badie, B., & Morlino, L. (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Political Science. SAGE. |
| Comments | This course will be held in English. Participants who are working on a mixed method project will have the opportunity for one-to-one meetings with the instructor. |
| Admission requirements | Basic familiarity with either qualitative or quantitative methods. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 29.09.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 06.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 13.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 20.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 27.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 03.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 10.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 17.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 24.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 01.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 08.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 15.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Wednesday 22.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Modules |
Modul: Digital Humanities, Culture and Society (Master's degree subject: Digital Humanities) Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften M.A. (Master's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Erweiterung Methodenkenntnisse BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Study of Religion) Modul: Methoden der Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Modul: Methoden der Near & Middle Eastern Studies und der Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Master's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Methoden der Soziologie und der Gesellschaftswissenschaften: qualitativ (Master's degree subject: Sociology) Module: Methods for Analyzing Changing Societies (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Pass-fail based on active participation and homework assignments. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Soziologie |