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This course introduces students to a range of qualitative research approaches. We begin by exploring the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research, including methodological frameworks, theories, and controversies. Students learn about practical issues encountered in ‘doing’ research. Those practical issues include ethics of the research process; navigating cultures and hard-to-reach groups; data gathering via documents, interviews, and focus groups; and analysing data. Students are encouraged to think critically about the applicability of developing ethical research models within diverse contexts/settings. Through manageable research assignments, students become familiar with the business of research and how it fits within complex and diverse human service systems.
A strong research culture contributes significantly to the development of a knowledge and practice in human services. This course introduces students to a range of qualitative research approaches. We begin by exploring the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research, including methodological frameworks, theories, and controversies. Students learn about practical issues encountered in ‘doing’ research. Those practical issues include ethics of the research process; navigating cultures and hard-to-reach groups; data gathering via documents, interviews, and focus groups; and analysing data. Students are encouraged to think critically about the applicability of developing ethical research models within diverse contexts/settings. Through manageable research assignments, students become familiar with the business of research and how it fits within complex and diverse human service systems.Learning Objectives:• To facilitate a beginning level of competence in research and to encourage students to become research producers. • To provide an understanding of key contributions to knowledge made by qualitative research. • To introduce students to a range of qualitative methodological frameworks and research methods and promote an action-based process of learning. • To critically engage with current research trends and their application in human service settings.
On successful completion of the course, the student will have attained the ability to:Advanced information literacy skills for undertaking literature searches, and capacity to assess the relevance of literature to topics/issues under consideration.Critical analysis and reflexive skills in relation to understanding the complexities of qualitative social science research methodologiesArticulate an understanding of the requirements of key ethical principles for social researchAble to examine a range of research strategies and methods, evaluate and assess the appropriateness and applicability for developing ethical research models within diverse cultural contexts/settings.Ability to articulate an understanding and knowledge of current trends of qualitative research strategies and their application in diverse human service contexts/settings.Ability to competently produce a research proposal and ethics application
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
30 points at 200 level in HSRV, orany 15 points at 200-level in HSRV and 30 points at 200 level from Schedule C (BSW) or Schedule V (BA) or Schedule C or E (BCJ). Students with at least 60 points in appropriate courses may enter with permission of the HSRV Progamme Coordinator.
HSRV302
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Maria-Victoria Perez Y Perez
Domestic fee $1,788.00
International fee $8,200.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .