Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis

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Overview

Subject area

ANTH

Catalog Number

351

Course Title

Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis

Description

This course is designed to provide an overview of qualitative research methods, including direct observation, participant observation, and open-ended interviews - individual and collective. Students will gain understanding of the process, tools, rewards and challenges of observing and describing a range of non-quantifiable social, political and cultural phenomena. Students will also gain a basic understanding of qualitative data analysis techniques and approaches. Students will study and evaluate specific ethnographic studies and conduct their own ethnographic research project from the perspective of various social, political and behavioral science disciplines. This course may be offered in a face-to-face or hybrid format. Cross-listed with BLST 351 and SOC 351 and POL 351. Not open to students with credit in BLST 351 or SOC 351 or POL 351.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

2

Name

Lecture

Hours

2

Requisites

030975

Course Schedule