Mixed Methods in Ethnic and Migration Research
Course information
Information
Course leader: Olav Nygård and Kristoffer Jutvik
Duration: 11 November–13 December, On campus week in Norrköping, 25-29 November
Location: Linköping University, Campus Norrköping
Language: English
Study pace: 100%
Application Deadline: 11 October
Course Description
This course addresses dilemmas and difficulties that researchers confront when collecting and interpreting data about migration, ethnic relations, diversity, discrimination, racism and social inclusion/exclusion. The course provides an orientation to the main methodological questions that need to be grasped when conducting research in this field. Different methodological solutions to common research problems will be presented and discussed, covering both quantitative and qualitative methods, including ethnographic research and visual methodologies. The course highlights the cross-disciplinary aspects of migration research as well as the additional demands placed on data collection and sampling, such as ethical requirements and ethical sensitivity associated with different methods. Other key questions covered in the course concern accessibility to and reliability of data, how to handle confidential research material, and specific questions related to multi-strategy research design. Students will also engage with power relations (majority/minority) concerning insider/outsider dilemmas, problems of representation and cross-cultural translation and other, related ethical considerations.
Course Lecturers
Tuba Bircan, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Anna Bredström, Linköping University
Gabriella Elgenius, University of Gothenburg
Stefan Jonsson, Linköping University
Kristoffer Jutvik, Linköping University
Karin Krifors, Linköping University
Olav Nygård, Linköping University
Fredrik Thomasson, Uppsala University
Xolani Tshabalala, Linköping University
Contact
For further information contact the course leader: Olav Nygård
How to Apply
Please fill in the application form directly on your computer.
The application, the letter of motivation and a scanned copy of the letter of recommendation should be submitted via e-mail to:
Frida Log frida.log@liu.se
with a cc to Peo Hansen peo.hansen@liu.se
The original letter of recommendation should be sent to:
Linköping University
att: Frida Log IKOS/REMESO
SE-601 74 Norrköping
Sweden
About the Graduate School in Migration and Integration
- Our Graduate School courses are offered to PhD students.
- 5 weeks of full-time work for 7,5 ECTS. One intensive week at REMESO, Campus Norrköping, Linköping University or at SOCAV & CGM, University of Gothenburg.
- All courses are taught in English.
- Courses are usually examined by a paper assignment.
- Accommodation is provided for free to all PhD students who are admitted to our courses.
