SPOL 613 - Social Science Concepts I

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Part one of a two-part sequence. Reviews key theories, writers, conceptual frameworks, and seminal ideas from social science at large (economics, sociology, psychology, geography, political science, social work) that have laid the foundation for contemporary social policy analysis and social research--particularly applied social science. Students expected to read a wide selection of material under faculty guidance; and extract concepts, tools, methods, and applications useful to social policy analysis or practice. Multiple faculty and guests lead in the discussion and reading, as well as critique writing.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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