Qual Methods in Intl Relations

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Qualitative Methods in International Relations (3) This course covers the history and practice of qualitative methodology. Students learn about the history of qualitative methodology and the ethics of conducting research on human subjects. Students also learn how to do specific qualitative methods, including ethnography, interviewing, discourse analysis, participatory action research, and case study analysis. Each method is learned through a hands-on application. Interdisciplinary in nature, the course also engages students with qualitative research in international studies, geography, anthropology, and sociology, as well as cross-disciplinary work. Restriction: International Relations (PhD).