This course will discuss various approaches to qualitative research-positivist, interpretivist, critical and discourse analysis. It will discuss the main methodological issues which arise in adopting one approach over the other. Specific methods of formulating and completing a research project will be examined. A significant part of the course will be devoted to teaching students to becoming proficient in the use of qualitative data analysis software, in particular the program Atlas.ti. This seminar investigates the writings and critical relevance of three founding figures of social science.
Emphasis is placed on original text readings and intepretation.
While ethnic and nationalist sentiments and movements gain ground rapidly within the international arena, some academics argue that ethnicity and nation do not exist in any objective sense. Such questions are fundamental to our grasp of modern society and group politics. We will explore ethnic and national identities in relation to culture, gender, religion, group rights and transnational communities in a globalized world. Different theoretical positions will be compared to reflect the multiplicity of perspectives. Core Course Prof.