POLS/ANTH/HIST/PSY/SOC 222 - Qualitative Methods For Social Science

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The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

This course introduces students to the qualitative methods and tools used by social and behavioral sciences to investigate individual, cultural, and social behavior. Emphasis in this course is on understanding how to select and design appropriate qualitative studies, with special attention given to research ethics-particularly when working with human subjects. Methodologies emphasized include single and comparative case studies, naturalistic observation, surveys, and discourse analysis. Evaluation is based on writing assignments and class participation, as well as individual and group projects. Prereq: Gen Ed Behavioral & Sciences requirements (7-8 credits) and MATH 131, or c/i. Coreq: ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 in same semester. (spring/Block 6)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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