SOC 3090 is also offered in Fall 2024
SOC 3090 is also offered in Spring 2024
SOC 3090 is also offered in Spring 2022
SOC 3090 is also offered in Fall 2021
Spring 2020 | SOC 3090 Section 001: Topics in Sociology -- Sociology of Neighborhoods (65810)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
Topics Course
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
Tue,
Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 105
- Enrollment Status:
Open (16 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Topics specified in Class Schedule. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors must register A-F; cr will not be granted if cr has been received for the same topics title
- Class Notes:
- Click on this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?eroberts+SOC3090+Spring2020
- Class Description:
- Sociology of Neighborhood is an introduction to how sociologists have understood social relationships in American neighborhoods. We will read a selection of important works in the field, and carry out research projects about Minneapolis neighborhoods. The focus is on applying a range of relevant research methods to understand relationships and attitudes about who belongs in a neighborhood and what constitutes a neighborhood. Who belongs in which neighborhoods is a topic of some debate in Minneapolis and other American cities at the moment. This class takes advantage of the salience of these issues and our proximity to them to give students experience in conducting social research on a live issue together.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- This class will be of particular interest to students who are i) interested in learning about applied sociological research. We will work on several inter-related applied research tasks including using published statistics, observing public meetings using the tools of ethnography, and interviewing people, ii) intend to work in a career that has them engaging with city and county government, thinking about spatial aspects of social behavior, or social organizing. Careers in social services, health, non-profits, the justice system all involve contact with and consideration for where people live. If you intend to work in a more corporate field of work (e.g. human resources, marketing) the skills of observation and documentation, and understanding of the spatial patterns of American society will also be useful.
Students who are interested in pursuing additional writing and research to meet capstone requirements are welcome. Please
email Professor Roberts to discuss this option.
- Learning Objectives:
- Learn about important sociological approach to studying neighborhoods
- Become aware of important contemporary social issues in American neighborhoods, particularly in the Twin Cities region
- Become more competent in applying sociological research techniques including ethnography, interview, and analysis of aggregated statistical data about neighborhoods.
- Develop the following CLA Career Competencies: Oral and Written Communication, Applied Problem Solving, Digital Literacy, Engaging Diversity. Learn more about the CLA Career Competencies and the Career Readiness initiative
- Grading:
100% Internal Assessment, based on reading two books, and completion of three assignments towards a research project.
- Class Format:
- We will be meeting on-campus at least once a week. Students will be expected to devote time to visiting neighborhoods and carrying out research, with some adjustments to in-class meeting times to reflect this external effort.
- Workload:
- 9 hours per week including class times, and required out-of-class fieldwork.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65810/1203
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 31 October 2019
ClassInfo Links - Spring 2020 Sociology Classes