Course Description
Qualitative research methodology using postmodern analyses, such as deconstruction, genealogy, archaeology, rhizoanalysis and power/knowledge readings.
Athena Title
Postmodern Qualitative Res
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ETAP 8580, QUAL 8580
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
(QUAL 8400 or QUAL 8400E) and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
*deconstruct the conventional, interpretive qualitative research process *use postmodern analyses such as genealogy, rhizoanalysis, and deconstruction in research design *use postmodern analyses in data collection and analysis *use postmodern theories of language in data representation *read and analyze exemplars of postmodern qualitative research reports in education *support students who are doing postmodern dissertation research
Topical Outline
*Discussion of conventional science *Critique of interpretivism in qualitative inquiry *Critique of critical theories in qualitative inquiry *Deconstruction of categories of conventional qualitative inquiry; i.e., validity, data, reflexivity *Investigation of postmodern data analysis *Postmodern representation of data *Ethics after postmodernism