Despite their different backgrounds (mainly from law and social sciences), PhD candidates in criminology often lack an advanced training in qualitative and legal research methods, or a platform where to discuss the methodological challenges within their projects. The course is open for PhD researchers from various disciplines preparing or conducting their fieldwork in the field of criminology. It will combine modules run by staff from the different universities involved in the DCGC, seminars for discussing readings and research progress, and time to work on their own research projects.

Five modules will focus on a) conducting ethnographic open interviews and participant observation; b) analyzing visual data (photos, images, films); c) using virtual methods on the Internet; d) applying a range of relevant legal methods (including content analysis of legal texts and jurisprudence, discourse analysis, case and comparative legal methods); and e) qualitative data analysis and reporting. During the seminars, the emphasis will be on 'doing research': candidates will be supervised on small assignments linked to their own PhD research projects. Previous knowledge on qualitative methods is required.

Period
15-07-2013 - 26-07-2013 (2 weeks)

Target group
The course is open for PhD candidates from various disciplines (law, social sciences, humanities) conducting criminological research. Participants should have previous knowledge in qualitative methods.

Course aim
After this course, PhD candidates will be able to:a) make choices, apply and critically reflect on various qualitative and legal research methods useful for their research projects;b) analyse and report qualitative data obtained using those methods.



Credits
5.0 ECTS credits; Certificate of Attendance

Course fee
EUR 1330: Course + course materials + housing

EUR 995: Course + course materials

Course leader
Dr. Damin Zaitch

Scholarships
DCGC candidates (10) receive a fee waiver

Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400