Course Topics
- Theoretical Foundations of Qualitative Social Research and Discussion - Selected Examples of Qualitative Social Research - Development of a Research Project - Development of a Qualitative Research Question and Interview Questions - Preparation and Conducting of Interviews - Presentation of Initial Results - Reflection on the Research Process and Project Work

Propaedeutic courses
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Teaching format
Lecture, project work, teamwork, literature study and discussion

Educational objectives
- Basic knowledge of qualitative research - Basic knowledge of qualitative data collection - Development and realisation of a student research project - teamwork - Presentation of research results - The student knows the essential characteristics of qualitative research - The student is able to complete an introductory task in qualitative research in the form of a student research project.

Additional educational objectives and learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course, students will possess fundamental knowledge of qualitative research, as well as theoretical and practical understanding of qualitative data collection. They will have gained experience in conducting interviews. Furthermore, the students have developed and carried out a research project in a team setting, and presented the project results orally in German. In doing so, their competencies in teamwork and project work are further developed, which are central requirements for social work and social research. The student is familiar with essential characteristics of qualitative research and can identify fundamental qualitative methodologies. The student can theoretically justify an introductory task of qualitative research in the form of a student research project. The student can work on an introductory research task in the form of a student research project and justify it theoretically.

Assessment
Oral examination: presentation and theoretical discussion of the project results

Evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria: - Content and formal correctness of the statements - Clarity in expression - Ability to argue - Ability for critical analysis of topics - Ability for self-reflection - Teamwork competencies Grading Criteria: 30% Interview conducted 50% Group work with presentation 20% Active participation in the course, independent processing of texts