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212 History of Sociological Thought (1) Fall Prerequisite: A S 101. An overview of sociological theory from classical to contemporary, with less of an eye toward the contributions of "dead white men" than an assessment of how various theories might enrich current analysis and research. Theorists range from the foundational work of Marx, Durkheim and Weber, to the more recent work of Parsons, Goffman and a number of critical and post-structuralist authors. This course is highly recommended for students who intend to do graduate work in the social sciences. Berkey. 224 Social Research (1) Spring Prerequisite: A S 101 or 105 and Mathematics 109 or 210, or permission of instructor. An overview of social research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) with emphasis on quantitative methodology. Topics include problem formulation and connection between theories and research; research designs, measurement and sampling techniques; ethical issues in research; data processing and data analysis with discussion of descriptive statistics; hypothesis testing and chi-square tests of significance; correlation; and multiple regression models. Students design and carry out their own independent research projects in addition to an extensive application of SPSS in laboratory assignments using secondary data. Togunde. 343 Theory and Method in Anthropology (1) Spring Prerequisite: A S 105 or permission of instructor. A survey of past and present theoretical approaches within anthropology. Central questions and characteristic methodology of each approach are examined. Students design and execute an original research study taking one or another of the approaches studied. Mullin. Special Studies 289 Selected Topics (1) Fall, Spring An examination of issues of contemporary significance within the disciplines of anthropology and sociology. Topics will range from the political economy of developing societies, to the sociology of mental illness and deviant behavior. May be taken more than once for credit. Staff. 391, 392 Internship (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff. 131 132 401, 402 Seminar (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring Staff. 408 Senior Paper (1) Fall, Spring Prerequisite: Senior standing, a major in the department. An intensive study and written paper emphasizing a topic in either anthropology or sociology. Staff. 411, 412 Directed Study (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring Staff. Page 6 of 6 Albion College Catalog 2005-2006 Anthropology and Sociology 5/10/2006 http://www.albion.edu/academics/catalog/departments/anthsoc.asp

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