COMM 6020 - Qualitative Communication Research

3 Credit(s) | $12 Fee

Students learn the fundamentals of various qualitative and rhetorical research methods, with their associated theoretical bases and specific applications. These methods include 1) generic, metaphor, narrative, and Burkean criticism; 2) ethnography and participant observation; 3) semi-structured interviewing; and 4) grounded theory. Students have the opportunity to conduct and write up their own qualitative/rhetorical studies from the start (formulating research questions) to finish (interpreting the findings and drawing appropriate conclusions). (Summer - 1st Session) [Graded Letter]

Prerequisite(s): Admission to program or Graduate Director permission
Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only