Social Research

Spring 2021

Social Research

Listed in: Anthropology and Sociology, as SOCI-316

Formerly listed as: SOCI-16

Faculty

Jerome L. Himmelstein (Section 01)

Description

This course introduces students to the range of methods that sociologists use to understand humans as social beings. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of these methods. Students will design and execute an original research project. The course emphasizes the general logic of social inquiry and research design rather than narrowly defined techniques and statistical proofs. Required of sociology majors.

Limited to 15 students. Spring semester. Professor Himmelstein.

If Overenrolled: Amherst College sociology majors have preference

Keywords

Online Only

Course times and locations

SOCI 316 - L/D

Section 01
Tu 11:50 AM - 01:10 PM ONLI ONLI
Th 11:50 AM - 01:10 PM ONLI ONLI

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Price
9781452217710	Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation	SAGE Publications, Inc	Chambliss, Daniel F. - Schutt, Russell K.	Purchase at Amazon.com	From $4.17-$85.18

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Spring 2023
Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024