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QUALITATIVE STRATEGIES IN GEOGRAPHY

GEOG 500
Course Description

Surveys qualitative research and methods in geography, including the human subjects review process, research ethics, preparing for fieldwork, participant observation, interviewing, focus groups, filmic experiences, archival research, participatory action research, analyzing field materials and writing styles in qualitative research.

Prerequisites

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
2.86

-12.43% from Historical

Completion Rate
72.73%

-15.43% from Historical

A Rate
63.64%

2.64% from Historical

Class Size
11

10% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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