COMPARATIVE AND HISTORICAL METHODS IN SOCIOLOGY

SOC 915

Coordination of current theories and methods of relevance for sociological research.

SOC 773

Intensive and critical examination of the major theoretical traditions involved in sociology's development since the 19th century.

C&ESOC/SOC 357

Scientific methods in the study of society; procedures for testing sociological theory: problem definition, hypothesis construction, collection and evaluation of data. Practical experience conducting small research projects.

SOC 983

Presentation and discussion of on-going research in the area of comparative political economy and economic sociology.

C&ESOC/SOC 750

Application of scientific methods to the analysis of social phenomena; methodological orientations in sociology; types of research procedure: nature of sociological variables.