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Cross-Cultural Qualitative Research in Global Health

SOT86123Pass Credit Requirement (does not count for the final grade)3 ECTSEnglishWintersemester/SommersemesterDepartment Governance
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What it is about

In this module you will acquire practical skills for qualitative field research in international health scenarios. You will design culturally adapted interview and focus group instruments, conduct interviews and focus groups (also with interpreters), transcribe data and analyze qualitatively, and communicate research findings to target audiences.

What you will be able to do

  • Design and piloting of culturally adapted interview and focus group protocols
  • Conduct high-quality qualitative in-depth interviews on sensitive health topics
  • Moderation of focus group discussions and management of group dynamics
  • Professional collaboration with interpreters
  • Systematic transcription, organization and preparation of qualitative data
  • Coding and analysis of qualitative data with thematic approaches
  • Ensuring quality and scientific rigor in cross-cultural research
  • Communication of research findings for science, policy, practice and communities
  • Identification and handling of ethical challenges in international research settings
  • Creation of a ready-to-implement data collection protocol for field research

What the module consists of

  • Blockkurs (praktisch)Main format of the module: intensive, practice-oriented sessions with mock interviews, role plays and group work
  • Vorlesung/TheorieExplanation of central concepts (ca. 20%), embedding practice in methodological and ethical context
  • Gruppenarbeit und ProjekteJoint analysis of real data sets and development of a final study protocol

Teaching method

  • Aktives Lernen durch PraxisRepeated execution of mock interviews/focus groups for direct skill development
  • Rollenspiele und SimulationenTraining in handling interpreters, sensitive topics and challenging interview situations
  • Peer-FeedbackMutual observation and constructive feedback to improve interviewing and moderation technique
  • FallstudienAnalysis of real field situations from Central Asia and Russia for contextual awareness
  • Hands-on Datenanalyse mit Software (MAXQDA/Atlas.ti)Hands-on learning of coding up to thematic development
  • Reflexive ÜbungenEngagement with positionality, power relations and decolonizing approaches
  • Instruktor-DemonstrationenLive demonstrations of interviews and moderation to illustrate professional practice

Dates

Seminar(SOT86123) Cross-Cultural Qualitative Research in Global Health (Master/ PhD)4 groups to choose from

  • ATue09:00–17:00H.003, Seminarraum (2910.EG.003)once on 16.03.
  • BThu09:00–17:00H.003, Seminarraum (2910.EG.003)once on 18.03.
  • CFri09:00–17:00H.003, Seminarraum (2910.EG.003)once on 19.03.
  • DWed09:00–17:00H.003, Seminarraum (2910.EG.003)once on 17.03.

From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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