The University of Sheffield
Geography Undergraduate Student Handbook

GEO151 Qualitative Methods in Human Geography

Level 1
Credits 10
Availability Core for BA Geography; Geography & Planning
Approved for BSc Geography
Semester Spring
Prerequisites None
Description This module provides an introduction to the use of qualitative methodologies within human geography, and emphasises how these methodologies connect to different ways of knowing and to divergent theoretical positions. Students are introduced to the core qualitative techniques of in depth interviewing, observation and visual methodologies, and are given experience in their practice and analysis.
Aims This unit aims:
  1. To introduce students to the core techniques used within qualitative methodologies in human geography, and to forms of qualitative analysis.
  2. To introduce students to the connections between qualitative research methods, ways of knowing and theoretical perspectives.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module, a student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an awareness of the nature and assumptions of qualitative research in human geography.
  2. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the collection of qualitative data through interviewing and observation, and of the processes of identifying and selecting visual materials.
  3. Gain an appreciation of analytical and interpretative procedures with regard to interview and observation data, and to visual materials.
  4. Utilise writing and presentation skills with respect to these data.
Delivery Methods 8 x 1-hour lectures, 5 x 1-hour practicals, fieldwork
Student Contact Hours 13
Assessment Methods Workbook
Staffing
(convenor underlined) 		Dr Eric Olund, Dr Matt Watson plus other staffing to be confirmed
 

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