COMM 270 - Qualitative Research Methods in Communication

This course introduces students to the practice of qualitative research. We will address the nature of qualitative research in the communication discipline, with a focus on the implications of the choices made in designing, implementing and reporting qualitative research. By the end of the course, students will develop skills in how to formulate appropriate qualitative research questions, collect qualitative data using methods such as interviews, participant observation, and/or focus groups, and analyze qualitative data.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring