Qualitative Methods in Ethnic and Migration Studies

Aim

After completion of the course the student shall on an advanced level be able to:

• Account for and critically examine qualitative research methods;
• Critically reflect on interconnections of theory and methods;
• Critically reflect on ethical dilemmas in different qualitative methods within the field of Ethnicity and migration;
• Apply qualitative methods within the field of ethnicity and migration;
• Critically analyse and discuss the application of qualitative methods within the field of ethnicity and migration.

Content

This course introduces qualitative research methods in the social sciences and humanities as applied in studies of ethnic relations, ethnic diversity, migration, discrimination, racism and social inclusion/exclusion. The course focueses both on the methodolocial heterogeneity of the field and on developing method skills by in-depth specialization in some specific methodological approaches in studies of ethnicity and migration.