Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
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Overview
Subject area
SOC
Catalog Number
351
Course Title
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
Department(s)
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. Course is cross-listed with ANTH 351 and BLST 351 and 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
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