STS 6311

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STS 6311
Qualitative Research Methods for Studying Science

Course information provided by the 2017-2018 Catalog.

In this Graduate seminar we will discuss the nature, politics and basic assumptions underlying qualitative research. We will examine a selection of qualitative methods ranging from interviewing, oral history, ethnography, participant observation, archival research and visual methods. We will also discuss the relationship between theory and method. All stages of a research project will be discussed - choice of research topic and appropriate methods; human subject concerns and permissions; issues regarding doing research; as well as the process of writing up and publishing research findings.


When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 6310

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8707 STS 6311   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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