Intro to Qualitative Methods

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In this advanced seminar students briefly review process issues around doing qualitative research, such as: epistemological stances underlying qualitative inquiry, personal politics surrounding qualitative research methods and uses. Students will study several methods, such as: hermeneutics and phenomenology; grounded theory; narrative, and case study. Emphasis will be placed on familial and relational research, and an evaluation of methods and research studies from social justice, feminist, and cultural lenses.