Emphasis is on the process of concept analysis, components of theories, construction of the theoretical relationships between theory, research, and practice, and critique of existing theoretical frameworks in the disciplines. Various social, ethical and value problems related to the development of knowledge will be examined. Analyze selected concepts and theoretical frameworks relevant to a particular discipline. Propose ways to test theories and understand the relationship of research to theory development. A Rulebook for Arguments.
Different editions are ok.
There will be several xeroxes throughout the semester. There are 4 written assignments in this course. There are 2 group activities in this course. You may opt not to take the final. There are 4 written assignments in this course.