First Year Research Seminar

3 credits

This yearlong seminar is designed to help first-yeargraduatestudents in the Sociology Department develop a theory-driven research project and establish a strong foundation in sociological inquiry. During the first semester, students will identify, engage, and critique a scholarly literature while looking for points of empirical intervention. During the second semester, students will engage customized methodological readings tailored to their projects and develop a research proposal. Throughout the year, students will meet regularly with faculty advisors in coordination with the seminar instructor. Meets every other week for two semesters; students register for one semester only.