Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry

3 Credits.

This course is an introduction to the field and practice of qualitative inquiry. ‘Qualitative research’ is an umbrella term that encompasses many methodologies and methods, many of which aim to understand everyday social life as it occurs in its natural environment. In this course, students will be introduced to some of the varied perspectives related to qualitative inquiry, as well as the theoretical and historical foundations of qualitative research. Further, students will have an opportunity to learn about and practice some of the research methods that are common to qualitative research. As such, this course is also practical in scope, as students will complete a ‘mini-research’ study. Finally, this course aims to prepare students for more advanced study of qualitative inquiry.