Qualitative research methods Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023

Module name: Qualitative research methods
Module code: W3-SP-S1-MBJ
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course aims to provide knowledge about the specificity of qualitative research, types of research methods and techniques, methods of planning and conducting qualitative research, methods of data collection, and methods of analysis and interpretation. Particular attention will be paid to the usefulness and adequacy of qualitative research methods in the work of a social worker. The classes are of a workshop nature and aim to provide students with practical skills in conducting and implementing qualitative research.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is ready for group cooperation during the preparation and implementation of a qualitative research project [K02]
 PS1_K02 [3/5]
is able to prepare, implement and present a research project based on qualitative methods [U01]
 PS1_U01 [4/5] PS1_U02 [4/5] PS1_U05 [3/5] PS1_U07 [3/5]
can see research problems whose specificity requires the use of a qualitative approach; can critically assess the usefulness and adequacy of selected qualitative methods in the analysis of social phenomena [U02]
 PS1_U01 [4/5] PS1_U02 [5/5] PS1_U03 [3/5]
is able to cooperate in a group in the preparation of a research project, has the ability to communicate and present joint research results [U03]
 PS1_U07 [3/5] PS1_U08 [3/5] PS1_U09 [4/5]
knows the specificity of qualitative research, can indicate the fundamental theoretical trends characteristic of the qualitative approach [W01]
 PS1_W05 [4/5]
knows selected qualitative research methods and techniques and how to select them to solve research problems [W02]
 PS1_W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [01] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K02 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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