Qualitative Interviews

What it is about

You will learn different approaches to qualitative interviewing, their advantages and disadvantages, and their epistemological foundations. You will practice planning, conducting, and transcribing interviews, analyze transcripts and present the results — also with regard to ethical questions, reflexivity, and your own position as researcher.

What you will be able to do

• Recognize when qualitative interviews are appropriate
• Knowledge of diverse interview approaches and their epistemological foundations
• Planning and conducting your own interview project
• Transcription and analysis of qualitative interviews
• Summarizing and communicatively presenting findings
• Critical engagement with ethical questions and reflexivity

What the module consists of

• SeminarInteractive introduction to the topic, discussion of texts, practical interview exercises and presentations
• WorkshopFocused on positionality and reflexivity as well as the associated debates

Teaching method

• Introductory, interactive seminarConveying the basics, discussion of the mandatory reading and exchange
• Practical exercises among participantsPractising different interview approaches and gaining practical experience
• Student presentationsPresentation and discussion of one's own work as well as peer feedback