Sociological Research Methods (3)

Tuch, Ishizawa, Jones

Survey of the procedures, methods, and problems of contemporary sociological data collection, with an emphasis on survey methods. Major topics include research design, instrument construction, survey sampling, and measurement. (Fall)

Data Analysis (3)

Tuch, Ishizawa, Jones

Intensive study of quantitative data analysis techniques, with strong emphasis on computer applications. Prerequisite: Soc 6230. (Spring)

Qualitative Methodology: Doing Field Research (3)

Chambliss, Weitzer, Kelso

Practical application of data collection methods in natural settings; observation, participant observation, and field experience. Emphasis on implementing research projects by using these methods for purposes of developing empirically grounded theory. (Fall)

Development of Sociological Theory (3)

Chambliss, Ken, Eglitis

Development of sociology from the early 1800s to the 1920s. Intensive analysis and critique of the classical theoretical statements. (Fall)

Contemporary Sociological Theory (3)

Ken, Eglitis

Intensive examination and evaluation of contemporary schools of sociological theory. Advanced analysis of theoretical perspectives. (Spring)

Field Research in Organizational Settings (3)

Staff

Applications of field research techniques in formal organizational settings. Examination of the logic of qualitative inquiry and techniques of qualitative data collection. Intensive interviewing and participant observation in field settings are emphasized. (Fall)

Sociology of Families and Kinship (3)

Staff

A systematic introduction to recent theoretical perspectives and empirical research on family patterns. The course combines a focus on how and why societal family patterns vary and change over time with an examination of how individuals vary in their experience of life course transitions, such as marriage, childbirth, employment, divorce, and retirement. (Fall)

Tuch, Squires, Jones, and Staff

Systematic analysis of race relations and inequality, primarily in the United States. Topics include current status and recent trends in inequality, the institutional and organizational patterning of discrimination, the structure of racial attitudes, theoretical perspectives on race relations, and selected policy issues. (Spring)

Weitzer

Examination of race and ethnic relations in comparative, international perspective. Selected societies are analyzed in terms of patterns of racial and ethnic inequality, intergroup relations, institutional foundations of discrimination, social control systems, and sources of social change. (Spring)

Squires

An examination of sociological forces shaping the development of metropolitan areas, racial inequality, and the intersections of urban development and race relations. Major theories of urban and metropolitan development and causes of racial inequality; major past and current public policies.

Squires, Ishizawa, Jones

Systematic analysis of urbanization and life within urban areas, primarily in the United States. Topics include theoretical perspectives on urban growth and neighborhood change, housing, the community question, neighborhood effects on individuals within the metropolis, and selected policy issues.

Staff

Examination of selected topics of general importance to sociology. May be repeated once for credit. (Fall and spring)

Staff

Systematic survey of the conceptualization, design, and practice of evaluation research. Prerequisite: Soc 6230. (Spring)

Practicum in Applied Research (3 or 6)

Staff

Supervised sociological research through an internship in a local organization (e.g., a government agency, a non-governmental organization, or a research firm). The internship must be for at least 10 hours a week. Weekly seminar; final paper. Prerequisite: completion of all methodology requirements for the M.A. degree. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Weitzer

Examination of major theories and research in the field of deviance and social control, with special emphasis on recent empirical advances and comparative perspectives. (Fall)

Chambliss, Weitzer, Buntman

The status of various criminology theories. Theories of crime causation and crime control; cross-cultural research on crime. (Spring)

Special Topics in Criminal Justice (3)

Chambliss, Weitzer, Buntman

Examination of selected topics in criminal justice. May be repeated once for credit if the topic differs. (Fall and spring)

Chambliss, Buntman

The development and use of law in complex societies, including the different roles of civil and criminal law. The role of the sociology of law within the discipline of sociology. (Spring)

Buntman

Analysis of adult and juvenile correctional systems, including probation, parole, jails, and prisons. Topics include theoretical perspectives, the impact of corrections on crime rates, and evaluations of sentencing and other reforms. (Spring)

Weitzer, Buntman

Examination of race, crime, and punishment in American society. Analysis of competing theoretical explanations for interracial differences in crime rates, and racial patterns in the apprehension, adjudication, and punishment of offenders. (Fall)

Chambliss

The role of organized crime in the political economy of different countries, with emphasis on the development of organized crime networks in the United States. (Spring)

Deitch

Buntman

How understandings, practices, and theories of gender shape the workings of criminal justice systems, including issues of criminality and responses to crime, victimization and violence, and definitions of illegal behaviors. Same as WStu 6266.

Deitch, Ken

How social structures are constructed through race, gender, and class and how they shape experience. The intersections of race, gender, and class in education, science, politics, labor markets, and social welfare policies. Same as WStu 6268. (Spring)

Ken, Eglitis

Examination of current empirical and theoretical work on gender as an organizing principle of social relations. Consideration of the relationship of gender to sex and sexuality. Same as WStu 6271. (Fall)

Weitzer

Sociological examination of prostitution, pornography, and other forms of sex work in the United States and internationally. Topics include theoretical perspectives, structure of the sex industry, workers' experiences, gender issues, political conflicts, and policy implications. (Spring)

The Law of Race and Slavery (3)

Cottrol

Same as Hist 6312 and Law 6596.

Principles of Demography (3)

Staff

Same as Econ/Geog/Stat 6290.

Methods of Demographic Analysis (3)

Staff

Same as Econ/Geog/Stat 6291.

Research (arr.)

Staff

Independent study and special projects. Before permission is granted to register for Soc 6295, the student must submit a written plan of study for the approval of the staff member of the department who will be directing the research. May be repeated once for credit but to no more than a total of 6 credits. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Staff