NUR 3055 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FOCUS GROUPS: PREPARATION, FACILITATION AND APPLICATION
Minimum Credits: 1.5
Maximum Credits: 1.5
This seven-week workshop will introduce students to the focus group as a data-gathering tool and will prepare them to use focus groups in their work. The workshop will use lectures, discussions and interactive exercises to familiarize students with all aspects of focus groups. Topics to be covered include the theoretical basis of focus groups, formulating questions, recruiting participants, facilitating the discussion, taking notes and applying the data. It is recommended that students read one text. In addition, students will complete a series of assignments designed to sharpen their listening, facilitating and analytical abilities. Critical components of the class will be observation of and hands-on experience with facilitating discussions, taking notes and reporting. Ability to role play highly desirable.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
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