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MACS 6120 – Culture and Conflict: Cross-Cultural Perspectives
This course examines the nature and meaning of conflict, conflict management
techniques, and the assessment of conflict situations from a cross-cultural perspective.
Explores various models for training third parties to function effectively in handling
disputes where cultural differences are a significant factor. Also addresses various
theoretical and practical implications of indigenous conflict management techniques and
beliefs found in different cultural settings. Offered fall.
MACS 6140 – Facilitation Theory & Practice
This course develops students' skills in working with groups. It incorporates theories and
models of group dynamics, facilitation, and group development, as well as workshop
development and delivery. This course uses a practice-based approach, including role
plays and workshop presentations. Prerequisites: MACS 5040. Offered all terms (fall and
winter – on-line; summer on campus)
MACS 6170 – Violence Prevention & Intervention
This course examines various theories of human aggression and violence, exploring their
underlying assumptions about human nature and the causes of violence. Also included is
an introduction to a range of violence intervention and prevention approaches developed
for use at the interpersonal, intergroup, and societal level. Offered fall.
MACS 6299 – Foundations of Qualitative Research
This course introduces students to the epistemological, theoretical, methodological, and
procedural foundations of qualitative research. Students will learn common factors
qualitative approaches to inquiry share as well as learning the specifics of the major
qualitative research methodologies such as generic qualitative description, grounded
theory, phenomenology, ethnography, narrative analysis, and discourse analysis.
Students will also be introduced to the variety of professional settings in which qualitative
research is utilized including academia, business and organizations, international
development, and private consultation. Offered fall.
MACS 6300 – Master’s Thesis
Focuses on the development and writing of the master's thesis. When approved, students
register for three credits per term for first two terms. Additional registration will be
required until completion of thesis – see program office for details. Prerequisites:
approval of the program director and thesis committee.
MACS 6301 – Qualitative Data Collection
The course provides students an opportunity to learn the basics of qualitative research
design with a focus on qualitative data generation, collection, and preparation. Students
will learn how to select appropriate research sites, gain access to data sources, design
and manage sampling strategies, conduct individual and group interviews, carry out field
observations, collect documents, transcribe, and compose field notes. Students will also
learn quality control measures such as maintaining research journals and diaries.
Offered winter.
MACS 6302 – Qualitative Data Analysis I
This course covers best practices in generic qualitative, ethnographic, and grounded
theory analysis. Students will learn how to conduct within-case and across case analysis,
coding and conceptualization, transforming data, and report writing. Students will also
learn quality control measures such as constant comparison, member checking, peer
debriefing, and conducting audit trails
. Offered fall.
