Hermeneutic Research Methods   [Archived Catalog]
2019-2020 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

RES 3050 - Hermeneutic Research Methods


Hermeneutic phenomenological research is rooted in the existential philosophical tradition of hermeneutic phenomenology, the theory and method of interpreting the meaning of lived experience as presented by textual descriptions. This course provides an in-depth understanding of hermeneutic phenomenology and the practical skills necessary to design and conduct hermeneutic phenomenological research.  Students identify how the theoretical and philosophical foundations of hermeneutic phenomenology align with their own philosophical orientations.  Hermeneutic phenomenological research is reviewed and critiqued.  Students evaluate issues of research safety, ethics, and feasibility within their proposed research.   Finally, students design a research proposal that reflects their dissertation plan. Prerequisite(s): Completion of RES 1015 - Methods of Research and Disciplined Inquiry II  or MBM 5556 - Qualitative Research Overview  3 credit(s)