300258 Collective interview: the focus group (MA: Soziologische Methoden - qualitativ) (S) (SoSe 2026)
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The focus group method allows to address a specific topic with a group of people formed based on their similar experiences. Instead of interviewing a single individual, this method aims to guide participants in discussing together. In what situations can this method prove more fruitful than individual interviews?
In this seminar, we will examine different types of focus groups through a critical lens, drawing on existing literature and studies. We will then put this method into practice, analyse the interviews, and discuss the results. In this process, we will consider power dynamics, the situatedness of the interviews, and the potential formation of opinions or norms.
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| weekly | Fr | 10-12 | 13.04.-24.07.2026 |
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| 30-M-Soz-M3a Sociological Methods a Soziologische Methoden a | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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| 30-M-Soz-M3b Sociological Methods b Soziologische Methoden b | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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| 30-M-Soz-M3c Sociological Methods c Soziologische Methoden c | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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