Case Study Research Methods | Case study research methods are commonly used in the health sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, and business, among other fields. The focus in this course is case studies in language and literacy education. We will discuss what constitutes a case and the theoretical framing of studies, epistemological and ethical issues, research designs and methods for carrying out, analyzing, and writing up case studies, and criteria for evaluating case studies. Course members will be encouraged to investigate and discuss case studies in their own areas of interest.