COURSE DETAIL
NURS 7300 Critical Discourse Analysis
Credit hours: 3
Cluster: Qualitative Research Methods
http://www.acs.utah.edu/GenCatalog/crsdesc/nurs.html
Course Level: graduate
Institution:University of Utah
Pre-requisites: Basic qualitative research course
Course Description: This course explores critical discourse analysis as a method of scholarly inquiry. We discuss various historical, epistemological and methodological versions of discourse theory as they relates to differing ideas about what discourse is/does and how a researcher might address discourse as a unit of analysis. A major focus of the class will be to apply these frameworks to the analysis of texts used in social research such as archival and historical material, institutional and legal policies, interviews, focus groups and graphic images. Students will practice methods of discourse analysis using their own or selected data. Questions about how research production is also a discursive practice are emphasized and specific production strategies will be discussed. An organizing thread throughout will be the ongoing critical analysis of discourse in health sciences research and practice.
Method of Instruction: This class is delivered via Polycom PVX Software ($150). The recommended webcam is Logitech Pro 9000 ($95). You may search online to find a cheaper price. The student is responsible for purchasing the Polycom PVX Software and webcam. Students must connect to class using a broadband internet connection (DSL or cable modem); upload/download speeds of 768K/1.44 MB minimum (WiFi connection is unacceptable). For more details regarding technology and connection please visit: http://nursing.utah.edu/programs/phd/distance.html. The student is responsible for testing the technology/setup with Utah Telehealth Network (UTN) 801/585-2426 at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. NOTE: This class meets on Thursday 2:30-5:15 pm with required log in time at 2:00 pm (MST).
Campus visits required: None
Course Contact: Kristen Cloyes 801/557-3808
email: kristen.cloyes@nurs.utah.edu
Tuition: NEXus Common Price $675 per semester credit hour
Other considerations: PhD students only.
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
SUMMER 2010
Section: 002
Instructor:Kristin Cloyes, PhD,MN,RN
Seats:2
Credits: 3