Postgraduate Course: Between counselling and research 2: Qualitative Research Design and Methods (CNST11021)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Health in Social Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Counselling Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/counsellingstudies/cpd/betweencounsellingresearch2.htm |
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| Course description |
This course examines key issues in the design and methods of qualitative research projects undertaken in counselling studies. The topics covered will vary from year to year to accommodate the particular interests of students but will usually include at least some of the following: conceptualising qualitative research; conducting and analysing research interviews, using and analysing personal narratives, conducting and analysing participatory and observational methods, using and and analysing documentary sources. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to
- identify and conceptualise the processes involved in designing and undertaking research in counselling studies
- critically assess the relevance of different methods of data collection and data analysis to specific research topics in counselling studies
- synthesise discussions about research methods relevant to specific research topics in counselling studies
- critically assess methods of conducting and analysing research interviews
- critically assess the use of personal narratives in counselling research
- appreciate the relevance of documentary sources for research in counselling studies
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Assessment Information
| One 4,000 to 5,000 word essay on a topic agreed with the course organiser. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Liz Bondi
Tel: (0131 6)50 2529
Email: Liz.Bondi@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Sue Larsen
Tel: (0131 6)51 6671
Email: Sue.Larsen@ed.ac.uk |
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