This course provides the student with the principles of qualitative research methods for anthropological fieldwork as well as for applied interdisciplinary health research. A core component of this subject is training in analytic thinking and in the development of a research proposal. Students will acquire knowledge in qualitative methods, such as participant observation, taking field notes, field-diary writing, in-depth interviews and focus groups. Students will be expected to participate in exercises designed to enhance skills and techniques throughout the course.

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

• Conduct their own qualitative research;
• Design and conduct qualitative research in an interdisciplinary research team;
• Evaluate the relationship between research design and research methods;
• Solve problems in research practice;
• Develop a detailed research proposal.