Qualitative Social Research Methods I

By the end of the semester, students are expected to: - Be able to critically and reasonably justify the use of qualitative data collection and production techniques. - Develop the necessary skills to collect and/or produce qualitative materials¿textual, audiovisual, and digital¿using qualitative methods in social research. - Understand the theoretical foundations, operational principles, and potential applications of some of the most relevant qualitative analysis methodologies in the social sciences, particularly in the field of sociology, and begin to apply them. - Develop practical competencies in the use of qualitative data analysis software.

Lesson 1. Case study methodology. Lesson 2. Content analysis methodologies. Lesson 3. Discourse analysis methodologies. Lesson 4. The use of audio-visual data in qualitative research. Lesson 5. Qualitative research in digital environments.

The course will consist of lectures and practical sessions. During the lectures, the professor will present the core content of the course. The practical sessions will involve exercises focused on the production, collection, and analysis of qualitative data. These exercises will take various forms: individual and group-based, written, oral, or mixed, and some will require the use of qualitative analysis software. Students will have the opportunity to request individual tutoring sessions to discuss any questions or concerns that may arise throughout the course. In addition, group tutoring sessions will be organized to support the development of team projects.