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SCOM 385. Qualitative Research Methods


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011744

Study of interpretive approaches to communication research using a variety of qualitative research methods, including field observation, qualitative interviewing, focus groups, narrative analysis and discourse analysis. Students will plan and conduct an exploratory qualitative study, prepare a written research report including a literature review and make a research presentation. Prerequisite(s): SCOM 280 .