Central to the course is a review of major sociological research traditions, including but not limited to: experiments, surveys, observational studies, ethnography, interviews, focus groups, and analysis of available data, including online sources and other digital media. Exposing and training students who intend to major in sociology to the research methods that sociologists use to create knowledge facilitates an understanding of the connection between theory and research, develops critical thinking skills by teaching students how to evaluate sociological knowledge, and lays the groundwork for our upper-division coursework, in particular our upper-division “hands-onmethods courses (108 series).

Prerequisites: SOC 1

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Letters and science

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TUROWETZ J
Jason Turowetz
4.5
35 reviews
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GIRV 2108
M
15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
22 / 24

HSSB 4202
M
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
24 / 24 Full

ARTS 1356
T
17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
24 / 24 Full

NH 1109
T
18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
19 / 24

HSSB 4202
W
15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
23 / 24

ILP 4205
W
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
23 / 24

HSSB 3202
R
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
11 / 24

ILP 4205
R
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
23 / 24

ARTS 1356
T
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
24 / 24 Full

ILP 4107
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
23 / 24

ILP 3316
F
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
8 / 24

ILP 3209
F
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
11 / 24

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Winter 2026 . Turowetz J
MUSICLLCH
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
Summer 2024 . Arenas Velazq
ON LINE
M T W
11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
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SOC10 . Turowetz J 30 Days Ago

The lecture was optional - slides were posted. gave 3 fairly easy assignments. the tests were average in terms of difficulty. Professor himself is great. id totally take this class again. However, your TA matters. DO NOT GET TA aakriti poudel. worst section and grader of my life.

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SOC108ST . Turowetz J 3 Months Ago

Great professor, methods is supposed to be the hardest soc class but he made it really straightforward and I wasn't overwhelmed with the workload or concepts. Definitely recommend taking as a soc major to fill this requirement.

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SOC108ST . Turowetz J 4 Months Ago

He is a very passionate professor and really does a good job explaining topics. There was one midterm and final with 50 multiple choice questions each. He does a review of the topics on the test before so if you study the concepts then you should be fine. The tests are non cumulative. There are 4 other assignments assigned throughout the quarter.

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SOC10 . Turowetz J 9 Months Ago

a lot of writing for the class, but it's doable. your ta is what really matters

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SOC10 . Turowetz J 10 Months Ago

Lectures were a little boring at times, but Professor Turowetz explains concepts simply and gives many examples. It is clear how much she cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Midterms weren't too bad as long as you study. No cumulative final. Writing assignments were time consuming at times, hardest part is the TA's grading on these!

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SOC10 . Turowetz J 1 Year, 8 Days Ago

easygoing professor, straightforward material

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