SOCI 660: Historical and Comparative Sociology
SOCI 660-001: Hist/Comprtive Sociology
(Spring 2016)
07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T
Section Information for Spring 2016
This is a seminar in the theory and methods of historical and comparative sociology. We start with an exploration of the classic texts in the field. Then we plunge into historical methods: archival, oral history, census data, and newspaper and content analysis. We will practice these methods, including visiting several archives. Along the way, we will discuss excellent examples of these methods, surveys of developments in the field, and intriguing issues brought up by this field.
Faculty bio link: http://soan.gmu.edu/people/jbockman
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Course Information from the University Catalog
Credits: 3
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
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