Qualitative Research Methods facilitates discussion, awareness, and understanding of social research methodology. In this course we seek to understand the basics of social research with a specific focus on qualitative social research methods. This objective is met via discussions and applications and demonstrating the capacity to social problem solve through viable social
research?specifically the development, design, and application of four modest analysis papers and culminating in a written methods intensive research proposal and oral presentation. Methods covered include ethnography, interviewing, content analysis, (un)obtrusive measures, visual analysis, and
ethics.
