SOC 354 - Qualitative Methods of Social Research

(4 units)

Prerequisites: SOC 100, SOC 170 (or HDEV 190 or PSY 110) SOC 270, and one upper division course in sociology.
Review and critique of principles and essential features of classical and contemporary qualitative studies. Topics include research design, modes of participant observation, sampling and interview techniques, analysis and interpretation of data. Field assignments and individual research projects are required.

Letter grade only (A-F) (Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.)