Interpretive Phenomenology

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This course builds upon prior study in qualitative research methods. The course will examine phenomenology as a methodology for understanding human actions and for conducting research into human practices and meanings. The hermeneutic turn for developing knowledge for practice disciplines (e.g. education, psychology, family therapy, nursing, social work, public administration, and medicine) will be addressed along with issues and skills in conducting interpretive research. Post-modern conceptions of validity for evaluating interpretive research will also be examined.