Introductory Social Research Methods

This course intends to introduce students to the major questions, issues and methods of qualitative research; present theoretical underpinnings of the qualitative research; enable students to understand what kinds of qualitative methods are useful for discovering certain kinds of information; enable students to read, write, reflect upon, and discuss key issues in field research methods; practice observation and interview skills; help student to practice a tentative field-based research project using qualitative research methods.