Qualitative Research Design and Methods

3 credits

This course is major-restricted to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. This course introduces graduate and advanced undergraduate students to qualitative methods and techniques in political science. It covers both the how and why of qualitative methods. Students will learn research design fundamentals and qualitative analytical methods, including the use of case studies and process tracing. In addition, the course provides an overview of qualitative data collection methods and topics, such as archival research, ethnography, elite interviews, research ethics, and fieldwork. By the end of the semester, students will be better prepared to conduct their own research.