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Sociological Analysis
SOC202 SP

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.

MAJOR READINGS

Alford, THE CRAFT OF INQUIRY
Becker, TRICKS OF THE TRADE
Babbie and Halley, ADVENTURES IN SOCIAL RESEARCH
Gieryn, CULTURAL BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE
Conley, BEING BLACK, LIVING IN THE RED
Fine, KITCHENS
Selected articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short assignments and papers, research project.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: SOC151

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Wong,Sandra Leslie   
Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC421
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)
SR. major: 20   Jr. major: 5
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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