Ethnography and Case Study Design-Fall 2012
Professor: Stephanie Tatum, Ph.D.
The emphasis of this course is on the understanding of ethnographic research, as well as the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative data. This is an intensive course in the understanding and use of field-based and general qualitative research methods in the social study of education. This will include a review of ethnographic fieldwork techniques, case study research, data collection techniques, data analysis, validity and reliability. This course will provide an understanding of the use of the case study design in ethnographic research, as well as help students acquire skills and gain experience in using methodological and analytical research techniques. Ethical issues related to ethnographic research will be discussed.
Key Concepts:
Words have meaning
How to code field notes
Look outside the box when coming up with your topic
Theorists:
Leedy & Ormrod
Bogdan & Biklen
Course Work:
Setting to Study Presentation (PDF)
Human Participant Protection Certificate
Professional Application:
“In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand. ” -Neil Armstrong
