Course Outline SOAN*3070*01 Winter 2026

Course Number: SOAN 3070

Section Number: 1

Course Title: Qualitative and Observational Methods

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Instructor: Professor Satsuki Kawano (she, her)

Office: 603 Mackinnon Building

Office Hours: TBA

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00AM – 5:20PM

Mode of Delivery: In person

Room: ALEX, 100 (MacNaughton)

E-mail: skawano@uoguelph.ca

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course provides an understanding of qualitative research and methods such as observation, non-probability sampling, interviewing, life history, arts-based methods, and field notes. We also examine aspects of developing research proposals, research ethics, data analysis, and writing.

Format: Lecture & Workshops

EVALUATION:  Participation, presentations, discussions, in-class workshops and experiential activities, mid-term exams, final assignment, & final exam

TEXTBOOK:  Readings Available via the library’s e-reserve, ARES