SOCIOL 742 / Qualitative Methods

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): (Permission of Instructor)

The seminar examines a range of qualitative research methods as a means of studying aspects of society and social life. Depending on the instructor, the emphasis may centre, for example, on participant observations and informal interviews, the content analysis of documents, or the practical application of qualitative methods for problem-solving purposes. In addition to considering the challenges and advantages of qualitative methods, the seminar also focuses on the underlying theoretical principles encompassing qualitative methods.