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SOCI 104Field Research: Methods of Participant Observation

4 units · SOCI · UC San Diego

Relationship between sociological theory and field research. Strong emphasis on theory and methods of participant observation: consideration of problems of entry into field settings, recording observations, description/analysis of field data, ethical problems in fieldwork. Required paper using field methods.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “SOCI 60 and upper-division standing. Will not receive credit for SOCI 104 and SOCA 104.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

One of the options in (8)

  • Sociology (B.A.)
  • Sociology-Social Inequality
  • Sociology—American Studies (B.A.)
  • Sociology—Culture and Communication (B.A.)
  • Sociology—Economy and Society (B.A.)
  • Sociology—International Studies (B.A.)
  • Sociology—Law and Society (B.A.)
  • Sociology—Science and Medicine (B.A.)