Introduction to the basic language, logic, and techniques of major research traditions. Critical thinking in social science, and relation of theory to research in, for example, experiments, surveys, observational studies, historical and comparative approaches, and the use of available data.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
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Erika Arenas-Velazquez
2.0
12 reviews

Lecture

HSSB 1173
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
60 / 60 Full

Sections

HSSB 1233
R
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
15 / 15 Full
HSSB 1214
R
17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
15 / 15 Full
HSSB 1231
F
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
15 / 15 Full
HSSB 1237
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
15 / 15 Full
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Winter 2024 . Arenas Velazq
SH 1431
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Spring 2024 . Arenas Velazq
SH 1431
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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SOC 108A Arenas Velazq Spring 2024 Total: 60
SOC 108A Arenas Velazq Winter 2024 Total: 55
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2.0
SOC108A . 8 Months Ago

She gives about 5% of extra credit out so that's a huge plus ik a few people who got over 100% in this class. Big. impacts are buying the textbook, 2 research papers (Quant & Qual), and 2 attempt online quizzes. Lecture isn't too important to attend very skippableThere are in-class assignments but you can just do them at home. Quant paper is hard

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SOC108A . 10 Months Ago

The most un-organized class I've ever taken. My entire quarter was consumed by the workload from this class. The professor does not answer emails, is incredibly unclear with directions, and expects students to know how to use excel with no explanation. The TA's try their best, but this class is a complete mess. Her course is absolutely terrible.

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SOC108A . 10 Months Ago

Professor has a THICK accent and a quiet voice. I had to drop out of her class because I got a concussion and she refused to work with me or grant any extensions, despite my documentation of the incident and doctors note. All of my other professors were helpful, given that it was a medical emergency. She just said "No." and that was it.

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SOC108A . 2 Years Ago

Idk why this professor has so many bad reviews but I found her to be great. Do the reading before class so you're ready for lecture. The info she uses in lecture is what you should have read the day before. Attendance is mandatory! ATTEND SECTION, the TAs are extremely helpful. 2 quizzes per week (open book) & 2 discussions. 2 final projects.

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SOC108A . 2 Years Ago

This professor is a big failure in her teaching!! She does not teach us anything and I wish I was never a part of her class. Very hard in lectures, never understood anything of anything!! Pure BS!!! I hope that you all will never take this professor again. Be prepared to fail and for lots of vaguely written discussions. She does not help at all!

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SOC108A . 2 Years Ago

Do not take this class, for good and for the rest of your life!!! You will never learn anything from this professor. She barely teaches us anything, the quizzes are super hard to pass with a good score, the discussions are very hard based on nonsense! If you want to fail her class, good luck. Never easy to pass her class! She is terrible and bad!!!

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