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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Qualitative Methods
Module Code LG603
School School of Law & Government
Module TeacherNo Teacher Assigned
NFQ level Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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Description



Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the key characteristics of each method of (1) process tracing (2) content analysis (3) critical discourse analysis (4) discourse theory and (5) deconstruction
2. Understand the benefits and applicability of each method to particular social science research questions
3. Appreciate the location of each of the methods on an epistemological spectrum
4. Explain the similarities and differences of each method in relation to one another
5. Apply each of the methods to an appropriate social science research question
6. Evaluate the worth of each method in relation to their own PhD research question


Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentA 3000-word paper on the methodology chapter of your PhD dissertation, focusing on the qualitative technique(s) you are using (or thinking of using) in your dissertation and evaluating the advantages, disadvantages and 'fit' of the chosen technique(s) with your PhD research question OR A 3000-word paper comparing the utility and appropriateness of two or more of the methodological technique(s) used in the articles provided as reading material for the course as research approaches to either (1) a key issue in International Relations or (2) your PhD research question100%Sem 2 End
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

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