Qualitative Research Design

Graduate

An exploration of the epistemological assumptions and analytical tools that underpin the design of students’ qualitative research projects. Students will be exposed to a variety of research issues in areas such as of sociological field work, select ethnographic techniques, the analysis of documents, and participatory action research. The course is designed to assist students in examining and employing specific qualitative methods to assist in the development of developing the methodological component of their thesis or PhD proposal.