SOCI 203 - Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science

4 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to the qualitative methods and tools used in the social sciences to investigate culutral and social behavior. Emphasis in the course is on understanding how to select and design appropriate qualitative studies, with special attention given to research ethics-particularly when working with human subjects. Methodologies emphasized include ethnographic studies, oral histories, naturalistic observation, participant action research, discourse analysis, and archival research. Evalation is based on writing assignments and class participation, as well as individual and group projects.

Behav/Soc Sci.
Prerequisite(s): Complete Behavioral and Social Science and HSTR requirements.
(fall)