COMM 6830
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COMM 6830
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.
Reviews qualitative methods used in communication research, including interviews, focus groups, fieldwork (ethnography), and case studies. Students practice the various methods so they can learn to apply them to their own research. Students also discuss how researchers analyze qualitative data and build theories from their observations.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: graduate students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: COMM 6820.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both GDEV 4740/GDEV 5740 and COMM 6830.
Outcomes
- Students will be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research.
- Students will be able to distinguish between different epistemological approaches within qualitative research.
- Students will be able to analyze the key steps in conducting qualitative research including access, sampling, data collecting, data analysis, and writing.
- Students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the class to an independent qualitative research project.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 101
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
Instructors
Cornejo, M
Humphreys, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: COMM 6820 or by approval from instructor.
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