TSD 8010 - Organic Inquiry

Institution:

California Institute of Integral Studies

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Description:

Organic Inquiry (OI) is a qualitative research approach that engages story (narrative) and the liminal to deepen understanding and to foster insights about a personal, lived experience that has had a profound effect on the inquirer. In this course, learners study about OI's development and the enhancing characteristics it brings to narrative methods. Using their own area of interest, learners initiate a mini-inquiry, following the phases of the approach. Through readings by the major writers on OI and through applied practice, learners are prepared for writing their research comprehensive essay.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ciis.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 575-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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