CRIM 3821: Socio-Ethnographic Research Methods
Students examine the ways social scientists employ qualitative research to identify, document and critically analyse complex social phenomena and patterns and practices of interaction. The course is intended to provide an overview of particular techniques in research design, data collection, and data analysis most commonly associated with qualitative research.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the theoretical orientations that underlie qualitative methods in the social sciences.
- Identify the kinds of questions which have been and can be addressed fruitfully with qualitative research.
- Conduct the preparatory research and literature reviews required for project proposals.
- Apply qualitative research methods and the skills to initiate, conduct, and write-up small research projects.
Course topics
CRIM 3821: Socio-Ethnographic Research Methods includes the following five modules:
- Module 1: Key Concepts and Approaches in Qualitative Research
- Module 2: Engaging the Research Field
- Module 3: Reading and Understanding a Case Study
- Module 4: Doing Research
- Module 5: Data Recording, Analysis, and the Writing of Research Findings
Required text and materials
Duneier, M. (2000). Sidewalk. New York, NY: Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux.
ISBN:
0374527253
Hesse-Biber, S. N. (2017). The practice of qualitative research. (3rd ed.). Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
ISBN: 9781452268088
Assessments
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory project.
| Assignment 1: Qualitative Research Essay Questions | 10% |
| Assignment 2: Interview or Photo Montage Option A: Conduct a Semi-Structured Interview Option B: Photo Montage |
10% |
| Assignment 3: Reflexive Essay on Duneier’s Sidewalk | 15% |
| Assignment 4: Research Proposal | 15% |
| Assignment 5: Field Notebook | 20% |
| Final Project * | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
* Mandatory
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
