Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Requirement Designation:
Upper Division Communication/Writing
Description
This course introduces qualitative inquiry as a methodological approach to conducting communication research and generating new knowledge. The course examines various concepts and approached to qualitative research. Students will survey the historical development of qualitative methods and will learn tools for conducting qualitative research, such as interviews, ethnography, and case studies. Topics include data collection, data analysis, presentation of findings, and ethical issues.