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Spring 2020 | SOC 3801 Section 001: Sociological Research Methods (51926)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
Tue,
Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 10
- Enrollment Status:
Closed (121 of 121 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course provides an introduction to the materials and methods of social science research in a comprehensive and critical way. The course begins by introducing social science research, including philosophical and theoretical foundations. The course then covers the primary components of research design, including conceptualization, operationalization and measurement, primary and secondary data collection and sources, sampling, and the logic of comparison(s). prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?eroberts+SOC3801+Spring2020
- Class Description:
- The research methods course teaches you to understand, critique, and plan sociological research. This course introduces you to both qualitative and quantitative research designs. The course is intended for sociology majors and it should be taken before you begin your major project. We will use lectures, discussions, lab exercises, short weekly assignments, and a few small outside-of-class "hands-on" research assignments to get a feel for a variety of research methods. In addition to exams and the activities listed above, students will prepare a research proposal and data collection website as a final project.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- This course is a required class for a major in Sociology, and will be of interest to students from other disciplines with interests in social research.
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is designed to introduce you to how sociologists gather, present, and critique evidence about society. You will gain a working knowledge of common sociological methods including ethnography, archival research, surveys, and experiments. Our emphasis is on developing your ability to effectively critique published sociological research, and understand which research methods you would use to answer your own questions. You will improve your skills in the CLA Core Career Competencies of Digital Literacy, Applied Problem Solving, and Oral and Written Communication.
- Grading:
- 30%: Participation and regular worksheets on readings and lectures
20%: Two short papers
20%: Best of two exams
30%: Citizen social science assignment to propose a research study, and design a data collection tool for a key element of your data.
- Exam Format:
- Short answer and brief essay.
- Class Format:
- 60% Lecture
5% Film/Video
5% Discussion
20% Laboratory
5% Small Group Activities
5% Guest Speakers
- Workload:
- 30-50 pages of reading per week
10-12 pages of formal writing per semester
Development of a data collection tool
2 papers critically evaluating the evidence for claims made by a professional sociologist
11 homework worksheets based on assigned readings.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/51926/1203
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/eroberts_SOC3801_Spring2020.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/eroberts_SOC3801_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/eroberts_SOC3801_Fall2017.pdf (Fall 2017)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 31 October 2019
ClassInfo Links - Spring 2020 Sociology Classes