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Nov 22, 2024
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SOC 3260 - QUALITATIVE METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
credits: 3.0
Crosslisted/Same As: ANT 3260
ANT 3260 -SOC 3260. This course introduces the qualitative methods used in social science research, with particular emphasis on ethnography and participant-observation. Students will study the underlying theoretical assumptions of qualitative methods and will design, undertake and write up a brief ethnographic study based on their own research. Objectives: To acquaint students with the design, methods and ethical problems of qualitative field research through practice. Method of Instruction: Lecture and discussion; readings, occasional videos and films, and field based research. Method of Evaluation: Course presentations on class materials as directed (15%) and successful completion of field project: research design (10%), field journal (25%), course participation and discussion about field experience (15%), research paper based on field experience (35%). Meets *WRT General Degree Requirement.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 3150 - SOCIAL THEORY (or) SOC 3150 - SOCIAL THEORY
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