Registration ends 07.4.2026 at 23:59 h

In this seminar, students will be introduced to a variety of methods and methodological insights that push the envelope of qualitative research in the social sciences. Drawing on recent discussions on qualitative methods across the social sciences, including creative and participatory methods, students will gain an understanding of how each method allows them to focus on specific analytical dimension. They will learn to make connections between conceptual focal points and methodological approaches, thus helping them to build an understanding of how certain methods can help answer specific research questions. At the centre of each session will be hands-on experience testing out different methods, based on key texts introducing different methods. Across the seminar sessions, we will also discuss how certain methods challenge the conventions of qualitative research across the social sciences. Throughout the seminar, and using concrete examples, we will touch upon questions about the nature of knowledge production in social scientific research, and how reliable knowledge can be gained.

The goal of this seminar is to offer students an understanding of new or unconventional methods in qualitative research, as well as direct experience in using these.

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