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Learning goal and objectives: After the course the students will have deeper understanding about mixed methods and longitudinal and process research, covering from the philosophical underpinnings of the approaches to their practical application in studies. They have also familiarized themselves with some of the most classical and timely publications of key scholars from the respective research approaches. After the course the students will also have gained knowledge in what kind of studies mixed methods and longitudinal and process research approaches are applicable and whether the approaches would be beneficial and purposeful in their own doctoral thesis research.

Instruction and examination: During the 1^st course day the students familiarize with mixed-methods research approaches, and during the 2^nd course day the focus is on longitudinal and process research methods. The course days are interactive, combining in-class lectures, exercises, pair and group work, class discussions and reflections based on the pre-assignment. The length of each course day is 6 hours plus lunch and coffee breaks.

The lecturers have compiled a list of articles for the pre-assignment that also works as basic knowledge for the two course days. The article list will be available Moodle, together with other course materials, supplementary references and course slides.

Passing the course requires the timely returning of an acceptable pre-assignment and active participation during both days of the course.