GEOG 5711 - Qualitative Methods in Geography

An introduction to qualitative research methods in geography. Covers research design, methodological approaches to research, and qualitative data collection and analysis methods used by geographers. Specific methods covered will include: interviewing, observation, document analysis, and visual analysis.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 1.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Be able to plan and conduct original research using qualitative methods.
Students will be aware of how geographers have traditionally used qualitative methods.
Students will become familiar with conducting and evaluating different methods of qualitative data collection - including interviewing, observation, document analysis and with different methods of data analysis, including grounded theory.
Students will understand different philosophical approaches to and ethical issues in qualitative research and the implications of these for research design.
The primary goals of the course are that students be able both to understand and evaluate qualitative methods used in geographic research.