IDS-39203 credit hours

Action Research Methods

International Development Studies · 3 hrs Lecture

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IDS-3920 prerequisites

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IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies
CRS-1200Introduction to Conflict Resolution Studies

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Description

This course investigates the contemporary research and field work methods commonly used by researchers and practitioners in the fields of international development and conflict resolution studies. The course emphasizes attitudes and skills necessary to conduct participatory action research. Topics and techniques covered in the course include planning for research, proposal writing, sampling strategies, interviewing and focus group techniques, life history, photovoice and participatory video, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods, and post-field work activities.

Requisite courses

IDS-1100 or CRS-1200 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and CRS-3920.

Cross-listed

CRS-3920(3).

Lecture

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