Special Topics Research Seminar (525-0-33)

Topic

Qualitative Methods for Understanding Technology U

Instructors

Duri Long

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 2107: Tues 9:30AM - 12:20PM

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. We will discuss readings on qualitative methods commonly used in human-computer interaction research, including ethnography, interviews, video analysis, thematic analysis, grounded theory, and more. Students will apply the methods discussed in class and in assignments. The final project will allow students to apply methods learned in class to develop their own individual research project. Depending on the stage of their current research, students will be able to choose whether they plan a qualitative research study, collect qualitative data, analyze qualitative data, or write a paper on a previously completed qualitative analysis for their final project.

Class Attributes

Graduate Students Only

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.