Enseñando a hacer entrevistas en investigación cualitativa: entre el oficio, la profesión y el arte

Abstract

This article examines a module on interviewing in social sciences at the Doctoral programme in Social Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). It argues that teaching this research technique demands the use of a variety of pedagogic devices or interview practice (Kvale 2006). They facilitate the acquisition of the crafty, professional and creative aspects of qualitative research. Firstly, this paper examines the nature of the role of the qualitative researcher that underpinned the selection of contents and the pedagogic organisation of the module. It argues that the job of qualitative researchers should be understood as a profession with crafty and creative dimensions. Secondly, this article depicts the module, its population and two types of interview practice: individual exercises and discussion guides. These pedagogic devices are examined. Evidence of their contribution to the practical acquisition of a research habitus is presented. This habitus instills reflexive, professional, ethical and creative attitudes and dispositions in doctoral students, crucial for their professional development. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]