Field Research Methods (272-0-20)

Instructors

Yolanda J Majors

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 345: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course introduces qualitative and ethnographic research and the role of observation, interviewing, and analysis. You'll learn the fundamentals of qualitative data collection, including observational and interview data, analysis, and representation of findings. The course objectives include understanding how subjectivities, frameworks, and theoretical paradigms shape what we see (or don't see), how that affects our interpretations, and how we ultimately build meaning and knowledge systems.

Learning Objectives

-know what ethnography is, including autoethnography
-know the various understandings of "culture."
-learn how to write ethnographic field notes, including analytic memos
-be able to write and conduct a qualitative interview
-learn what "grounded theory" coding is and be able to utilize this approach to the analysis of qualitative data
-work effectively with a group to create an ethnographic study
-create a final project summarizing your findings