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166-086 Qualitative Research Strategies | |
Note | Students intending to do Fourth Year Honours in Sociology, must have completed this subject as part of their major. Formerly available as 166-258/358. Students who have completed 166-258/358 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Tim Marjoribanks |
Prerequisites | 25 points of first year sociology. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1.5 hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | This subject introduces students to qualitative research strategies and methods. The subject examines how qualitative researchers gather, focus and analyse data, using observation, interviews and documentary analysis. Theoretical approaches considered include grounded theory, naturalistic inquiry, ethnography and action research. This subject is based on students obtaining hands-on experience, through developing a field-based project exploring qualitative methods. On completion of this subject students should understand the logic of conducting qualitative research; have hands-on experience in using qualitative research methods; and be familiar with theoretical approaches used in designing qualitative social research. |
Assessment | A research proposal of 1000 words, a research project of 2000 words and a 1000 word take-home examination. |
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