SCY2816

The Ethnographic Imagination (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Associate Professor Harry Ballis

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: By the time students complete this unit, they will be able to: 1. ascertain what research methods are appropriate with particular theoretical issues that they wish to explore; 2. understand the uses and limitations of qualitative research; 3. gain expertise on how to establish a qualitative research framework; 4. know how to use The Ethnograph to analyse qualitative data.

Assessment: Review (1000 words): 25 % + Research design (1500 words): 30% + Report (2000 words) 45%

Contact Hours: One two-hour workshop per week

Prerequisites: SCY1801 and SCY1802 or equivalents