Course info

The course intends to support participants in developing interdisciplinary inquiry skills by analysing the needs for mixed-method research and designing mixed-method research using diverse strategies. A problem and project-based learning approach is adopted in this course, involving participants working in groups on real-life issues identified on their own. The team-based project work is throughout the course which will lead to an outcome/product of a collectively written research proposal to be submitted. During the course, a panel discussion is organised inviting multiple scholars within AAU and internationally to discuss mixed-method design from diverse angels. Course assessment includes a collaboratively written mixed methods research proposal two weeks after the course (3-5 pages). The research proposal shall employ a design involving minimal two phases sequentially. The design shall preferably illustrate the use of a theoretical lens, such as the complexity theory, a feminist perspective, etc. The design may give priority to either qualitative data or quantitative data collection and include certain considerations on prospective data analysis. A template is provided for inspiration.  

Course activities: 

- Presentations by course organisers,

- Pre-course reading,

- A panel discussion is organised inviting multiple scholars within AAU and internationally to discuss mixed-method design from diverse angels

- Progressive group work activities during the course including reviewing published works and working on one's own research design which shall be submitted as an outcome (research proposal)

Organizer:  Xiangyun Du

Lecturers:  In collaboration with a group of colleagues in PLAN   

ECTS:  3

Time:  27-29 September 2023

Place:  Rendsburggade 14, 9000 Aalborg

Place:  Rendsburggade 14, 9000 Aalborg

Number of seats:  25 

Deadline: 6. september 2023

Important information concerning PhD courses:

We have over some time experienced problems with no-show for both project and general courses. It has now reached a point where we are forced to take action. Therefore, the Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 3.000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start. This can hopefully also provide new students a chance to register for courses during the year. We look forward to your registrations.