Introduction to qualitative methods (2025)

Welcome to Introduction to qualitative methods (2025)

Description: As the study of many scientific, technological and educational processes touches upon human beings and society, qualitative research methods are important tools for approaching the understanding and interpretation of these phenomena. Although reseaching qualities is part of the way in which different natural sciences and fields of engineering address some of their objects of study, the dominance of quantitative methods is dominant in these fields.

Prerequisites: None

Learning objectives: The course aims at: Offering an overview of the main assumptions and issues at stake when carrying qualitative research. Providing a frame for discussing the students' own methodological design. Providing feedback on students' problems and necessities regarding their methodological design when involving qualitative research methods.

Teaching methods: Lectures, group discussions, student presentations

Criteria for assessment: Active presentations

Key literature: Henriksen, Lars Bo et al. 2004. Dimensions of change. Copenhagen. CBS Press.Henriksen,     

Lars Bo. 2019. Language Games, Dialogue and the Other. Proceedings of Pragmatic Constructivism, vol 9  nr.1, s. 25-30.    

Flyvbjerg, Bent. 1991. Rationalitet og magt. Det konkretes videnskab, København: Akademisk Forlag. Also in English as ?Rationality and power ? Democracy in action? (1996). Chicago University Press.    

Flyvbjerg, Bent. 2001. Five misunderstandings about case study methods. Qualitative Inquiry  Volume 12 Number 2. SAGE Publications.

Organizer: Lars Bo Henriksen & Kenneth Mølbjerg Jørgensen

Lecturers: Lars Bo Henriksen & Kenneth Mølbjerg Jørgensen

ECTS: 3.0

Time: 29, 30 September and 1 October 2025

Place: Aalborg University
29 and 30 September: Fibigerstræde 11 room 115
1 October: Fibigerstræde 11 room 01

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 25

Deadline: 8 September 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses: 

There is 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 the 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 of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at phdcourses@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.