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Academic Year 2005/2006

Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 202 SP
Crosslistings:
AMST 241
WMST 203

This course focuses on students using ethnographic methods (researcher as participant observer) as a primary vehicle through which to examine interviewing methods, observational and participatory action research. Students gain first hand experience with entry issues, data collection and analysis (e.g., thick description, theme interpretation, grounded theory), and writing up ethnographic research.

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-30-2006

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