An exploration of the various strategies social researchers employ to gather information and test hypotheses about the social world. Topics include data collection, sampling, conceptualization and measurement, and both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Cultural Anthropology A survey of the major issues in cultural anthropology, emphasizing the difficulties of cross-cultural communication and understanding. Sophomore or higher standing or consent of instructor. Directed Reading Study of major literature on a selected topic in sociology directed by a member of the department.
Emphasis is theoretical, historical, and comparative.
Problems addressed include restructuring, poverty, and underdevelopment. Approaches include learning, strain, conflict and labeling theories. Research Participation I Individual or group investigation with a faculty member in the department on a research topic or topics of mutual interest. The student must obtain approval for a specific project and make necessary arrangements prior to the term of registration for the course. To be offered every semester by arrangement.