SOCY2037 Foundations of Social Research
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Sociology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Sociology |
| Offered in | SOCY2037 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course examines key issues and assumptions in sociological research. It covers areas such as sociological theory as explanation; degrees of sociological explanation; operationalisation of concepts; validity; theory testing and theory construction; and strategies of analysis of research. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Details will be discussed with students at the beginning of the semester. |
| Workload |
26 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials. |
| Areas of Interest | Sociology |
| Requisite Statement |
Any two first-year courses from either Sociology; Anthropology; Geography; Political Science; Archaeology (PREH or ARCH); Psychology or with the permission of the lecturer. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Sociology, Social Research Methods, and Policy Studies |
| Academic Contact | To be advised |
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