Using Qualitative Methods to Understand Social Problems and Their Potential Solutions

Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Introduction to qualitative research methods with focus on ethnographic observations, interviewing, and focus groups. Students practice conducting variety of qualitative methods. Letter grading.

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Organization
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Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
8.3 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Professor Armenta was great. She was a really good lecturer, even when the material could be a tad bit boring (most of the time it was actually pretty interesting though). Didn't hate it, didn't love it, but it's required for public affairs and I liked it well enough. I definitely learned a lot about qualitative reasoning, which isn't something most people have ever used before since quantitative methods are always seen as more "scientific." Also shoutout to my TA John for being so awesome.

Course

Instructor
Amada Armenta
Previously taught
24F 23F 23S 22F 21W 19F 19S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook