Summer 2018 - SA 356W J100
Ethnography and Qualitative Methods (SA) (4)
Class Number: 6998
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Deborah Dergousoff
ddergous@sfu.ca
Office Hours: Mondays 16:00-17:00
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Prerequisites:
SA 255.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of qualitative field methods, including participant observation, interviewing, archival research, cross-cultural research, life histories, network analysis, mapping, and ethical problems of fieldwork. Writing.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will critically examine the theoretical underpinnings and practical conduct of qualitative research. Students will acquire skills for designing and theoretically grounding a qualitative study, and will have an opportunity to develop practical skills such as participant observation, fieldwork, writing fieldnotes, recruiting participants, and conducting interviews. Unobtrusive methods will also be explored. Particular emphasis will be placed on writing ethnographies and related ethical and representational issues. Feedback on written assignments and participation in class discussions and activities will help students develop a strong base of skills for research and writing in qualitative methods.
Grading
- Portfolio exercises (4 x 5%) 20%
- Mini-assignments (8 x 5%) 40%
- Research proposal 10%
- Ethnography presentation 5%
- Qualitative research project 25%
NOTES:
Grading: Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐ S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Clair, Robin P. (2003). Expressions of Ethnography: New Approaches to Qualitative Methods. Albany, NY: SUNY Press.
ISBN: 978-0791458242
Tracy, Sarah J. (2013). Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting Evidence, Crafting Analysis, Communicating Impact. Chichester, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
ISBN: 978-1405192026
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS