Seminar in Qualitative Research Methods

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course is the advanced study of the major qualitative approaches to research, among them: phenomenology, symbolic interaction, ethnomethodology, and ethnology. This will include in-depth discussion of the methodological questions and debates of the day plus an opportunity for students to gain firsthand experience using a variety of data gathering techniques such as participant observation, interviewing surveys, life histories and case studies. Some computer-based applications of qualitative analysis will be explored. A major research project is to be completed. Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required. Requisite Courses: SOC-2125(3) and SOC-2126(3) or the former SOC-2106(6) [prerequisite(s)].