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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course is offered in two modes: online and in person. Please select the correct class number when enrolling for the relevant mode of delivery. This course provides the student with the principles of qualitative approaches to health research. A core component of this course is training in analytic thinking as it is applied to qualitative methodologies and health research more generally. Students will acquire knowledge in the foundations of qualitative research as well as practical qualitative methods, such as interviews, observation, document analysis and focus groups. Students will be expected to participate in exercises designed to enhance skills and techniques throughout the course.
Research journal
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Interview assignment
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5
Research proposal
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: In person: - Face-to-face component which consists of a one hour class per week, this is conducted as a hybrid class with online students. The class time will be dedicated to activities, discussion and preparation for assignments. - Approximately 118 hours of self-direct study which will include listening to the weekly lectures, completing the weekly readings, preparing for class activities, completing the weekly journal and other study to prepare for assessments. Online: - Syncronous online component which consists of a one hour class per week, this is conducted as a hybrid class with on campus students. The class time will be dedicated to activities, discussion and preparation for assign. The time will be dedicated to activities, discussion and preparation for assignments. - Approximately 118 hours of self-directed study which will include listening to the weekly lectures, completing the weekly readings, preparing for class activities, completing the weekly journal and other study to prepare for assessments.
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