＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
This course introduces students to the field of qualitative research and prepares them in the skills, techniques, and knowledge to design and undertake research using qualitative methods. It provides an overview of qualitative research design and covers various research methods and approaches including participant observation, in-depth interviews, and visual ethnographic data. Students will learn about data collection, description, analysis, and interpretation. They will also be asked to think critically about the ethical issues present in qualitative research.
*This course will be offered through live streaming (using Zoom) during the scheduled time period. Classes will be recorded and made available for a limited time to students who are unable to attend classes. However, as in-class discussions and exercises are an important component, this course is recommended for students who are available during the scheduled time period.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
Students will be able to…
1) Appraise the strengths and limitations of qualitative research
2) Examine the ethical responsibilities of conducting qualitative research
3) Select the most appropriate methods to answer particular research questions
4) Collect and analyze data using qualitative research methods
5) Effectively communicate results from qualitative research
6) Design a qualitative research project
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week）
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（内容/
Contents）
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（授業時間外の学習/
Assignments）
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（実施回/ Week）
1
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction to Qualitative Research
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
No required reading
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（実施回/ Week）
2
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（内容/ Contents）
Research Questions and
Research Design
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
3
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（内容/ Contents）
Positionality, subjectivity,
and reflexivity in
qualitative research
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
4
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（内容/ Contents）
Ethnography and Netnography
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
5
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（内容/ Contents）
Fieldwork and Field notes
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
6
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（内容/ Contents）
Writing:
Research Diary, Field notes, Memos, Reports
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
7
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction to Interviews
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
8
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（内容/ Contents）
Interview Transcription
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
9
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（内容/ Contents）
Interview Analysis
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
10
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（内容/ Contents）
Research ethics
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
11
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（内容/ Contents）
Visual Data (1)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
12
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（内容/ Contents）
Visual Data (2)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
13
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（内容/ Contents）
Presentations on
Qualitative Research Projects
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
No required reading
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（実施回/ Week）
14
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（内容/ Contents）
Presentations on
Qualitative Research Projects
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
No required reading
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（実施回/ Week）
15
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（内容/ Contents）
Presentations on
Qualitative Research Projects
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
No required reading
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＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Attendance, Class participation, Group work
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20%
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Students are expected to complete the reading assignments before class and to actively participate in discussions and group work. You must inform the instructor directly (by email) prior to class time in case of an absence for a legitimate reason. Students may be able to complete alternative coursework in lieu of attendance and participation after consulting with the instructor.
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Personal statement
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5%
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A statement about why you are interested in qualitative research methods and your goals for this course.
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Field notes
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10%
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Field notes on "socially distanced fieldwork"
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Graded assignments
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10%
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Two graded assignments based on readings and classwork
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Interview Transcript and Reflection
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10%
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Transcript of one semi-structured interview plus one-page reflection on the interview experience
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Presentations
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20%
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Design and present on a qualitative research project (details to be announced)
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Research Report
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25%
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Report on the research project (details to be announced)
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Doshisha University does not tolerate plagiarism, cheating, or helping others to cheat. These actions will result in an automatic “F” in the course. Plagiarism is defined as misrepresenting the work of others (whether published or not) as your own. It may be inadvertent or intentional. Any facts, statistics, quotations, or paraphrasing of any information that is not common knowledge, should be cited.
For more information on paper writing, including how to avoid plagiarism and how to use citations, there are many resources to help you in the library as well as online.
＜テキスト/Textbook＞
All readings will be made available through the e-class system.
＜参考文献/Reference Book＞
＜備考/Remarks＞
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer M. McGuire
OFFICE: Keisuikan 325
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
EMAIL: jmcguire@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
*This syllabus is subject to change. Changes, if any, will be announced in class and through the e-class system. Students will be held responsible for all changes.
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