Qualitative Research Methods in Global Health (320-0-20)

Instructors

Elham Hoominfar

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-425: Thurs 11:00AM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course provides an introduction to the qualitative methods and develops the practical skills necessary to conduct rigorous qualitative field research on global health topics. Through seminar-style discussions, small-group workshops, and out-of-class research exercises, students will become familiar with nature of qualitative research, and they will learn how qualitative methods are applied at each stage of the research process, including design, data collection, analysis, and write-up. Fulfills Area III (Social and Behavioral Sciences) distribution requirement

Class Materials (Required)

EMERSON, R. M. et al. 2011. Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes. Second Edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0226206831

WEISS, Robert S. 1995. Learning from Strangers: The Art and Method of Qualitative Interview Studies. New York: Free Press. ISBN 0684823128

Additional required readings and materials are available on Canvas.

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
No Freshmen