This course is an introduction to qualitative methods in geographical research. Students will begin by learning the basic principles of research design, as well as ethical and procedural considerations of any research project using qualitative methods. The course primarily will focus on introducing students to basic qualitative methods used in geographic research, but pertaining also to social science research in general, potentially including (but not limited to): participant observation, archival analysis, interviews, surveys, focus groups, participatory action research, data coding and analysis, discourse and textual analysis, visual analysis, and content analysis.