Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

COM 262 - Research Methods in Communication Studies (3 Cr.)

(GEN. ED. #7)
An investigation of the theory and methodological approaches to academic research in the field of communication studies. Emphasizing qualitative approaches, this course covers ethnography, interviewing, survey methods, focus group work, textual analysis, content analysis, historical analysis, reception theory, and so forth. The course will focus on application of these methods to conduct research for through numerous student projects. Intensive writing required. Must be taken to achieve writing proficiency in the major. Prerequisites: COM 105  and certified college writing proficiency or permission of instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Turner, Zurawik.