Mixed Methods in Ethnic and Migration Research
Course information
Course leaders: Kristoffer Jutvik and Olav Nygård
Duration: 25 January – 26 February, 2027
Location: On-campus week in Norrköping, 8–12 February. Accommodation in Norrköping is covered for all PhD students who are admitted to the course.
Language: English
Study pace: 100%
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
Kristoffer Jutvik and Olav Nygård REMESO, Linköping University
Other lecturers and international lecturers:
TBA
How to Apply
Please fill in the application form below 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 Ami Palmin (ami.palmin@liu.se) with a cc to Peo Hansen (peo.hansen@liu.se). The original letter of recommendation should be sent to: Linköping University att: Ami Palmin IKOS/REMESO, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
Deadline for application
11 January 2027.
Contact
For further information contact the course leaders: Kristoffer Jutvik (kristoffer.jutvik@liu.se) & Olav Nygård (olav.nygard@liu.se).
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.
