Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Introduction to Qualitative Social Research Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Introduction to Qualitative Social Research
The University sets this paper under Scheme III only, so your college may not run it.
Module 1: Qualitative Research
- 1 Nature, Characteristics, Significance
- 2 Critique to Quantitative Research
- 3 Value Orientation and Ethical Consideration in Research
Module 2: Techniques in Qualitative Research
- 1 Participant Observation
- 2 Interview
- 3 Focus group
Reference Books
- 1 Bryan Alan, (2012). Social research methods, Oxford Publication
- 2 Bryman Alan (2001), Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press.
- 3 Cresswell, J. W. (2007), Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design Choosing among five approaches, Sage Publication: New Delhi
- 4 Cresswell, J.W, (2002), Research Design Qualitative Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches, Sage Publication: New Delhi
- 5 Gibbs Graham (2007), Analyzing Qualitative Research, The Sage Qualitative Research Kit, Sage Publications.
- 6 Somekh Bridget &Lewin Cathy (ed), (2005) Research Methods in Social Science
- 7 Uwe Flick (2007), Designing Qualitative Research, The Sage Qualitative Research Kit, Sage Publications.
- 8 Uwe Flick (2007), Managing Quality in Qualitative Research, The Sage Qualitative Research Kit, Sage Publications.