HECOL 465 - Research Methods for Material Culture and Design Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Explores how to do research into the relationships between people and objects (from clothing to buildings). Students will learn how to conduct primary research through a range of methods, approaches, and theories associated with material culture and design studies. Prerequisite: 60 units.

HECOL 565 - Material Culture and Design Studies: Methods of Qualitative Analysis

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Explores specific qualitative research approaches, theories, and methods that relate to the fields of material culture and design studies. Students collect, examine, and interpret data concerning people's relationships with items of material culture (including design). Not to be taken if credit received for HECOL 465.