APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Build on previous work in a particular application area of social science research -- a contemporary issue or problem area related to one's own career or community experiences and goals -- through a series of readings, group discussions, research activities, and writing assignments. Complete a research review project that will summarize and analyze the most promising social science research paths to a solution of this issue or problem. Key steps include: organization of findings, equity/diversity analysis, and final narrative presentation.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: INTER-LS 601 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2024 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the applied research review process Audience: Undergraduate 2. Gather and organize recent research findings around a contemporary problem area Audience: Undergraduate 3. Evaluate that research with respect to equity and diversity issues Audience: Undergraduate 4. Assemble a narrative about the potential trajectory and impact of that research Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the applied research review process Audience: Undergraduate 2. Gather and organize recent research findings around a contemporary problem area Audience: Undergraduate 3. Evaluate that research with respect to equity and diversity issues Audience: Undergraduate 4. Assemble a narrative about the potential trajectory and impact of that research Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027