GEOG 327

Research Methods in Human Geography

Units: 1.5, Hours: 2-2

Introduces the main methodological approaches both qualitative and quantitative, that are applied in human geograpy. A range of paradigms (ethnography, action research, narrative analysis, the scientific method, Marxism and feminism) and methods (research design, survey instrument design, participant observation, focus groups, in-depth interviews) will be examined and applied to current issues in human geography.

Note: 226 recommended.

Prerequisites:

Undergraduate course in Geography offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Social Sciences.