DVM 3150 Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques for Doing Fieldwork in International Development

3 units
International Development and Globalization
Faculty of Social Sciences
Methodological questions of field research in developing areas. Relevant qualitative data collection and analysis with reference to case study examples, emphasising participatory methods and exploring the implications of research in power-laden contexts.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: SCS 2150 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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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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