Qualitative Social Research Methods I

- Knowledge of the theoretical framework, the operational principles, and the potential use and applications of the most relevant qualitative analysis methods within the field of the social sciences, and especially in the area of sociology. - Ability to analyze multiple kinds of qualitative data (transcriptions, audiovisual resources, digital communication) using the methodologies explained in class. - Computer-related skills for 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 include both lectures and practical sessions. The lectures will be used to present the main contents of the course. In the practical sessions, learning-by-doing exercises will allow students get familiar with the reading, manipulation and analysis of qualitative data. The practical exercises to be administered in class will cover a variety of scenarios: both individual work and teamwork; the making of written and oral assignments, or the combination of both; the use of qualitative analysis software. Students will have the opportunity to solve any doubts and questions that might arise during the course in the context of individual tutoring sessions. In addition, collective tutoring sessions will enable the monitoring of teamwork.