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STYS3B4
Research Grounded on Observation and Experience
Participation in course work
Social Work
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Learning outcomes
1) To learn about and critically reflect on what creative, arts-informed methods offer in qualitative research
2) To explore the contribution and challenges in applying creative, arts-based methods for practice with individuals, families and groups
3) To learn and critically reflect on the application of arts-informed methods in research, and;
4) To develop a mini-proposal that applies an arts-informed method for research or practice in human services
General description
Creative Methods in Qualitative Research is an innovative course that builds on qualitative research to add arts-informed complementary methods such as photography, collage, poetry, theatre, drawing and other art forms to deepen and enrich research and to engage study participants in an inquiry process that is both meaningful and empowering.
Students will be asked to do some preparatory reading prior to the start of the course and to continue to read material for each class session. There will be some short class lectures, video clips, small group and class discussions and experiential activities during each of the class sessions.
Enrolment for University Studies
The course is aimed at students who have prior knowledge of qualitative research. It is suitable for students who are completing their intermediate studies, or doing advanced or phD studies.