SOC 528

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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

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3

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3

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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.

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Research Proposal

Learning Outcome

Students will produce a graduate-level, testable research proposal on communities.

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Data Management

Learning Outcome

Students will become familiar with data sets suitable for testing hypotheses on communities.