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Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU Joint Colleges of Science
This course introduces the major qualitative research methods as they are applied across the social sciences, especially human geography. Data collection methods covered include interviewing, oral histories, participant observation, textual analysis, and focus groups. Data analysis methods are also presented, and applied in conjunction with using N*Vivo qualitative data analysis software. In this course students will develop an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities of taking a qualitative approach to research on sustainability issues. The course introduces some of the ethical and cross-cultural concerns researchers encounter, and gain the skills to critically evaluate qualitative research.
Keeping and submitting a week-by-week learning journal, assessed twice in the semester (25%; LO 4)
Participating in a class tutorial or self-directed field trip where students apply a qualitative research method of their choice (10%; LO 3)
Designing and writing a qualitative research project proposal on a sustainability-related subject of their choice, 3000 words (35%; LO 2, 3)
3 hour Exam - Critical assessment of a qualitative research project report (30%; LO 1, 2)
Intensive course run 24 June - 5 July 2019. Other Information As required please contact the Fenner School of Environment & Society at fses.coursework.enquiries@anu.edu.au to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Hay, I. (2010) Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography (3rd ed.), Oxford University Press, South Melbourne.