CHMD8004 Qualitative Methodologies for Health Research
| Offered By | ANU Medical School |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Culture, Health and Medicine |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides the student with the principles of qualitative research methods for anthropological fieldwork as well as for applied interdisciplinary health research. A core component of this subject is training in analytic thinking and in the development of a research proposal. Students will acquire knowledge in qualitative methods, such as participant observation, taking field notes, field-diary writing, in-depth interviews and focus groups. Students will be expected to participate in exercises designed to enhance skills and techniques throughout the course. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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| Indicative Assessment | A series of written projects, group projects and presentations of methodological exercises to total 6000 words of written words. No more than 40% of the total marks will be derived from non-written forms of assessment. |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Health, Medicine and the Body, and Medicine |
| Eligibility | A background in anthropology or related area. If you do not have these then please discuss elegibility with course convener. |
| Programs | Master of Culture, Health and Medicine |
| Academic Contact | Dr. Katherine Lepani |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
