SOC 528
Sociology of Rural Communities
Sociology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Review and critique of major theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of community, with a focus on rural communities.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Soc 311, 370, or instructor's consent.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique current literature on the sociology of communities.
Title
Research Proposal
Learning Outcome
Students will produce a graduate-level, testable research proposal on communities.
Title
Data Management
Learning Outcome
Students will become familiar with data sets suitable for testing hypotheses on communities.
