Winter course - Ethical and emotional challenges of field research
iacchos | Louvain-la-Neuve
Crédits : 5 ECTS
Enrolments : an.ansoms@uclouvain.be
A unique course for social scientists
Are you a researcher whose work involves interacting with others in the field? Are you faced with ethical dilemmas and emotional challenges? This course is for you.
Open to social science researchers using qualitative or mixed approaches, it offers a collective reflection on:
Ethical issues in field research
The emotional impact of interactions with participants
The researcher's position and its implications
Teaching methods
Interactive lessons based on case studies and testimonials
Collective work in relation to literature
Drama exercises on emotional issues
A serious game (EDICO) related to the themes covered
Course content
Ethical challenges : access to the field, trust of participants, security, dissemination of results
Emotional challenges : personal impact of research, managing emotions
Positionality : interactions with the field, researcher's posture, knowledge production
Practical details
Fees :
- 400€ (UCLouvain externals)
- 250€ (UCLouvain internals)
- 150€ (PSAD UCLouvain students)
Includes accommodation and meals for 5 days, the course takes place in February each year
Places limited to 20 participants
How to register ?
Send an email to an.ansoms@uclouvain.be with a short motivation (200 words) explaining why you would like to take this course.
Join us as we explore the ethical and emotional challenges of field research !