Qualitative Methods for Social Research
Explore hands-on training in qualitative methods used in mixed methods research in contemporary social science. Examine the application and use of case studies; archival analysis; content analysis; participant observation and ethnography; key informant ("elite") interviewing; focus groups; social psychological testing; and how to design and run surveys. Only one of the following may be counted: Geography 329K, Latin American Studies 322P, Sociology 320T, 321K (Topic: Qualtv Mthds in Socl Rsrch). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Explore hands-on training in qualitative methods used in mixed methods research in contemporary social science. Examine the application and use of case studies; archival analysis; content analysis; participant observation and ethnography; key informant ("elite") interviewing; focus groups; social psychological testing; and how to design and run surveys. Only one of the following may be counted: Geography 329K, Latin American Studies 322P, Sociology 320T, 321K (Topic: Qualtv Mthds in Socl Rsrch). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027