LACS 30.23 Ethnography and Research Design

Zora Neale Hurston claims that “research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying for a purpose. It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets of the world and they that dwell therein.” In this class we will cover some of the basic considerations and methods employed for qualitative research. It will offer ways for students to “poke and pry” and help students define the purpose and direction of their “formalized curiosity.” This course is a seminar and will be taught as such: students will be expected to contribute to each week’s discussion, with students volunteering to lead discussion each week. This course is also a practical course. As such, we will be practicing what we learn, and each week will be devoted to hands-on exercises designed to build familiarity with concepts and develop our skills.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Latin American Latino and Caribbean Studies