Special Topics Research Seminar (525-0-33)

Topic

Qualitative Methods for Understanding Technology U

Instructors

Duri Lucille Lampe Long

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 1441: Mon 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course is for graduate students who will conduct qualitative research on the behavioral and social aspects of technology use and technology design. The objective of this course is to give MTS and TSB students practical, hands-on experience with observation, interviewing, and qualitative analysis techniques. The course is run as a working seminar. Students are expected to collect their own qualitative data throughout the term. Students are also responsible for selecting and leading discussion on weekly readings. Assignments throughout the term will allow students to apply the methods discussed in class. In addition to four assignments, students will submit a final course paper in which they are expected to apply the methods learned about in the course.

Class Attributes

Graduate Students Only