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Academic Year 2004/2005


Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 202 SP

This course will provide an introduction to the theories and methods of qualitative research. Students will work in groups to design and conduct interview studies.

MAJOR READINGS

Emerson, R.M., Fretz, R.I., & Shaw, L.L. (1995). WRITING ETHNOGRAPHIC FIELDNOTES. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Wolf, M. (1992). A THRICE TOLD TALE: FEMINISM, POSTMODERNISM, AND ETHNOGRAPHIC RESPONSIBILITY. Stanford: Stanford University Press.
Briggs, C.L. (1986). LEARNING HOW TO ASK: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF THE INTERVIEW IN SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH. New York. Cambrige University Press.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short papers and final projects.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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