Sociological Analysis
SOC 202
Spring 2013
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This course is an introduction to the major components of sociological analysis: the language of sociological inquiry, research techniques and methodology, types of explanation, and the relationship between theory and research. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (SOC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Various articles from major sociology journals. In addition, short sections from these books:
Firebaugh, Glenn. 2008. The Seven Rules of Social Research
Elster, Jon. 1989. Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences
Ragin, Charles C. 1987. The Comparative Method
Weiss, Robert S. 1994. Learning from Strangers
Vekates, Sudhir. 2008. Gang Leader For A Day
Putnam, Robert. 1994. Making Democracy Work
Ferree, Myra Marx et al 2002. Shaping Abortion Discourse: Democracy and the Public Sphere in Germany and the United States.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Reading responses (200 words maximum) 10%
2 homework assignments 20% each
Methodological analysis of a professional research article 10%
Final research project 40% |
| Instructor(s): Kus,Basak Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK413; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 12 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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