Description: This course examines qualitative methodological approaches for conducting social science research. Particularly, students will examine how qualitative methods allow social scientists to analyze the symbolic, religious, gendered, socio-economic, policies and historical forces and contexts that underlie and motivate beliefs, ideologies, practices and social change. Cross-list: SOCI 541, ASIA 385. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SOCI 341 if student has credit for SOCI 541.