Sociology and Anthropology 453 - Senior Seminar:Issues in Contemporary Sociology

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Colgate University

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Staff This is the capstone course for students taking the sociology emphasis in the sociology and anthropology major. Students conduct original sociological research on the topics of their choice. They design research projects grounded in sociological theory, review relevant literature on the topics, and collect and analyze data to find their own results. Each student's project results in a significant thesis paper, through which students learn the process of doing sociological research and writing a sociological article. Seminars focus on a variety of broad topical areas in sociology, depending on the instructor. The sociology seminar may also be taken by students pursuing the joint emphasis. Prerequisites: SOAN 101, 102, 204 or 304, and 210 or 310, or permission of instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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