Sociology 316 - Social Research

Spring
2013
01
4.00
Jerome Himmelstein

TTH 11:30AM-12:50PM

Amherst College
SOCI-316-01-1213S
CHAP 210
jlhimmelstei@amherst.edu

This course introduces students to the range of methods that sociologists use to understand humans as social beings. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of these methods. Students will design and execute an original research project. The course emphasizes the general logic of social inquiry and research design rather than narrowly defined techniques and statistical proofs. Required of sociology majors.

Requisite: ANTH/SOCI 110. Limited to 15 students. Spring semester. Professor Himmelstein.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.