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

030973

Course Schedule