Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52597:Qualitative Research Methods (P) 2023 Spring Thu2 College　Of　Policy　Science ANDO YUKARI 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

C272

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course focuses on qualitative research methods such as interview, focus group, observation and action research. During the course, the students learn various research designs, and practice field research. At the end of the course, the students present the outcome of the field research and evaluate each other.

Student Attainment Objectives

(1) Students will be able to explain significance of qualitative research.
(2) Students will be able to explain how to research and analysis.
(3) Students will be able to utilise the basic methods of qualitative research.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction to Qualitative Research by Zoom

What is a qualitative research?
Why you learn qualitative research?
How you learn qualitative research?

2

Ethics in Research

What is Ethics in research?
Why you learn ethical issues before starting research?
How you consider ethical issues during the research?

3

Nature of Qualitative Research

Qualitative questions: 1. What, 2. Why, 3. How

4

Research Methodology(1)

Interview

5

Research Methodology(2)

Focus Group

6

Research Methodology(3)

Observation

7

Research Methodology(4)

Action Research

8

Develop Qualitative Research Design(1)

Research Question

9

Develop Qualitative Research Design(2)

Research Protocol

10

Develop Qualitative Research Design(3)

Type of Sampling

11

Group Research(1)

Research and Discussion among Group Members

12

Group Research(2)

Research and Discussion among Group Members

13

Preparation of the Presentation (1)

Prepare the Outcome of the Field Research

14

Preparation of the Presentation (2)

Prepare the Outcome of the Group Research

15

Presentation and Submission of the Term Paper.

Present the Outcome of the Group Research

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

In the case of BCP Level 1 or 2: 8 classes on Face to Face basis, 7 classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).
※The first class is likely to be a Media class. (The details will be announced on manaba+R course news.)
In the case of BCP Level 3 or higher: All the classes are to be conducted on Media basis.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to read the requirement materials in advance.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

1. Communication Paper 20%
2. Presentation 30%
3. Term Paper (Final Day of the Class) 50%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

The schedule is subject to change.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research-Understanding Qualitative Research Johnny Saldana Oxford University Press 9780199737956 2011

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

 You can access from Ritsumeikan University Library ProQuest Ebook Central at: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ritsumei/detail.action?docID=665394

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Qualitative Data : An Introduction to Coding and Analysis Carl Auerbach New York University Press 9780814707807 2003

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

You can access from Ritsumeikan University Library ProQuest Ebook Central at: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ritsumei/detail.action?docID=865323

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments


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