This course aims to provide a range of qualitative research tools to
invoke different stories, views, voices, identities, embodimenets and
experiences. We discuss the theory, methodology and foundation of
non-textual research methods. These different methods are hoped to
provoke a new way of thinking away from the Western canon, contribute to
more democratic and just research settings, and open up possibilities
for transforming social inequalities. Through readings, class
discussions, lectures from invited guests, and practical exercises
students will explore the potentials and challenges of various methods,
identify opportunities to use them, and consider how to treat and deal
with data that comes out of the use of creative methods.
This course
is suitable for anyone who would like to experience and learn more about
alternative and/or complementary methods to existing qualitative
approaches (i.e. focus groups, interviews). It is of advantage if
participants have prior experience of and with qualitative research.
Participants at the early, middle and final stages of a qualitative
research project will benefit, but if possible, it is best to consider
data collection and analysis at the proposal stage.
- Kursverantwortliche/r: Magdalena Nowicka