theoretical perspectives, including the social constructionist analyses that inform gender and race studies. Potential topics are numerous: from the inequitable distribution of resources, status and power to the related cultural and linguistic practices that SES3999 H Special Topics in Advanced Sociological Research in Education Description as for SES2999H, but at the doctoral level. SES3999 H Special Topics in Advanced Sociological Research in Education: Practicum in Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Practical experience in an area of sociology and equity studies in education fieldwork is a vital element of the development of skills in the application of knowledge from theory and research, i.e., it involves "the developmnet of skills in the application of knowledge from theory and research findings to practical educational problems" (from the Graduate Bulletin). In consultation with the SESE departmental Practicum Liaison person (see SESE Student Handbook), the student shall establish a practicum supervisor, and a suitable placement in consultation with her/his practicum supervisor signaled by completion of an 'Internship Agreement Form' (see SESE Student Handbook). For successful completion of this half year course, students are required to: a) spend 72 hours in active educational fieldwork; b) have regular contact with their individual practicum supervisor; c) complete an 'Internship Action Plan' (see SESE Student Handbook); and d) produce a reflective paper based on their experiences which includes substantive discussion of relevant sociological literature. Examples of relevant educational placements include but are not limited to school boards and other institutions of civil society with significant education functions. SES3999