EDLDRS 755 - Advanced Research Methods: Participatory Action Research

Formerly EDLDRS 797
3 Credit(s) | Research | Satisfactory and Graded
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This is an advanced research methods course to introduce graduate students to history, theory, ethics, knowledge traditions, methods, processes, and dynamics of power in participatory action research (PAR). Three inter-related traditions of participatory research will be covered in the course: action research, participatory action research, and community based participatory research. In addition to these three main lineages, examples of PAR and PAR with youth (YPAR), transnational feminist PAR, critical PAR, and issues of research rights, social justice, and the extent to which these relate to PAR will be examined.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prior experience with and studies of qualitative research methods is helpful but not required.

Instructor consent required for enrollment

Semester(s) typically offered: Fall and Spring

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