COM 473 - Seminar In Qualitative Communication Research Methods

Department: Communication

Description: Introduction to qualitative research methods including open-ended questionnaire, in-depth interview, conversation/discourse analysis, media analysis, and ethnography of communication.

Credit Hours: 3

Graduate Level Course: This course is approved for graduate credit

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jessica Rick - 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Meeting Times:

08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025 : W 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM - Fell Hall 116 (FEL 116)
08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025 : M TBD - Online (ONLINE )

Instructor: Jessica Rick

Course Specification: Majors Only

Class Notes: This course will meet in a hybrid format. Students will meet in-person on Wednesdays and Mondays will be conducted asynchronously online.

Book Title

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Author

Edition

Publisher

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QUALITATIVE COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS (Required)

ISBN9781506300467

AuthorLINDLOF & TAYLOR

Edition4

PublisherSAGE

MSRP $183.00

NotesTextbook/Material Note: e-book or paperback is recommended

002 - Lecture (In Person): T 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM , John Baldwin 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Fell Hall 152 (FEL 152)

Instructor: John Baldwin

Course Specification: Majors Only

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

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FOCUS GROUPS AS QUALITATIVE RESEARCH (Required)

ISBN9780761903437

AuthorMORGAN

Edition2ND

PublisherSAGE

MSRP $28.00

QUALITATIVE COMM RESEARCH METHODS (Required)

ISBN9781452256825

AuthorLINDLOF

Edition4TH

PublisherSAGE

MSRP N/A