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Preparation and completion of a thesis on a topic approved by the supervisor and by participating faculty members in the Gender and Women's Studies program.
Sociology (Arts) : Preparation, submission and approval of the thesis proposal by the student to his/her committee.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Restriction: Open only to graduate students registered in the M.A. thesis program of the Sociology Department.
Sociology (Arts) : Fieldwork and data analysis on the thesis. Progress report to the supervisor.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Restriction: Open only to graduate students registered in the M.A. thesis program of the Sociology Department.
Sociology (Arts) : Completion, submission, and approval of the M.A. Thesis by the committee and the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Terms: Summer 2023
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Restriction: Open only to graduate students registered in the M.A. thesis program of the Sociology Department.
Sociology (Arts) : An introduction to basic regression techniques commonly used in the social sciences. Covers the least squares linear regression model in depth and may introduce models for discrete dependent variables as well as the maximum-likelihood approach to statistical inference. Emphasis on the assumptions behind regression models and correct interpretation of results. Assignments will emphasize practical aspects of quantitative analysis.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Clark, Shelley (Fall)
Sociology (Arts) : Asking researchable sociological questions and evaluation of different research designs used to answer such questions. Development of cogent research proposals, including data collection procedures. Principles, dynamics, strengths and practical limitations of research designs. Examples from recent publications.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Carmichael, Jason (Fall)
Restriction: Open to U3 and graduate students
Sociology (Arts) : Overview of qualitative research design and modes of data collection, particularly observation, interviewing and focus groups. Students are required to design and undertake their own qualitative research project. Introduction to computerized tools for qualitative data management, transcription and analysis.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Weiner, Elaine (Winter)
Restrictions: Permission of instructor. Not open to students who have taken SOCI 540.
Sociology (Arts) : Professional development of incoming graduate students in sociology.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: McMahan, Peter (Fall)
Course will be offered every other week, during the Fall and Winter terms, for a duration of one hour.
Restrictions: Open to incoming graduate students in the Department of Sociology.
Students must register at the same time for SOCI 625 D1 and SOCI 625D2.
Sociology (Arts) : Professional development of incoming graduate students in sociology.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: McMahan, Peter (Winter)
Course will be offered every other week, during the Fall and Winter terms, for a duration of one hour.
Restrictions: Open to incoming graduate students in the Department of Sociology.
Sociology (Arts) : Examination of works in some major areas of Sociology with a focus on: antecedent thought and research in the area; the internal structure and consistency of these works; the validity of the major claims made; and the implications for future theoretical development and research.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: van den Berg, Axel (Fall)
Prerequisite: SOCI 330
Women's Studies : Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Ketchum, Alexandra (Fall)
* All students must have taken these courses or take them during the first year of the program. Students granted an exemption from any one or more of these courses by the Graduate Studies Committee must substitute another substantive seminar in its place.
3 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level including:
Women's Studies : Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Sandwell, Rachel (Winter)
Prerequisite: WMST 601.
Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.
or one 3 credit course on gender/women's studies issues at the 500, 600, or 700 level (may be taken outside the Department).