This advanced research course will focus on assisting students in 1) understanding how different theories inform and guide the data analysis and interpretation, and 2) applying different qualitative data analysis techniques (e.g., coding, memo writing, and data displaying) in various analytical approaches (e.g., content analysis, interview and narrative analysis, visual analysis etc.) in language and literacy research. Students will use real data to engage in practical data analysis exercises. The course assignments will be designed to facilitate interactions among relevant literature, theories, study data, analysis techniques, and writing. Through a discussion of assigned readings and in-class activities, we will address such topics as: the ethics and politics of data analysis, meanings of data analysis and coding, analysis techniques, ways of presenting data, and writing as a method of inquiry. Throughout the course, we will treat writing up qualitative research as a central task and will discuss specific demands for publishing qualitative studies. This course is open to both MA and doctoral students.