CMN 8101 Research Methods I

3 units
Communication
Faculty of Arts
Epistemology and research methods in communication studies. Critical analysis of the various epistemological stances in communication. Review of various intellectual tools with a view to gaining an in-depth understanding of the various steps involved in a communication research process (from the research question to the selection of a methodological approach). Review of various research techniques (interviews, observations, life stories, focus groups, surveys, etc.).

Components:

Seminar

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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