400010 SE SE for Doctoral Candidates: Research worshop (2015W)

As a new format to be integrated into the structured PhD program are so-called Research laboratories that are run over two semesters and can be credited with 10 ECTS. Theory building in ethnographic approaches is based on extended processes of interpreting and analysing data of different kinds with different methodological and methodical approaches. According to standards of interpretive and qualitative research, this kind of analysis expected to be carried out in groups as to ensure the intersubjective validity and quality of results. The main purpose of the Research Laboratories is to guide group interpretation of empirical material which has been gathered in each project according to the respective methods applied. This will enable participants to stay on track with their analysis on the one hand side and to develop reasonable combinations of different methods without getting confused on the other. In each session particular steps of analysis of an ongoing project will be practiced together, open questions and solutions for unforeseen problems discussed. Thus, all participants will be able to deepen their understanding of different methods and approaches, which will enable them to carve out their own particular way of analysis. In addition, they will be motivated to build matching interpretation groups (max. 4-5 participants) among each other as to be able to work continuously on their material and to profit from the knowledge of others.