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

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
TUROWETZ J
Jason Turowetz
4.7
17 reviews

Lecture

ILP 1203
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
204 / 288

Sections

GIRV 2108
M
15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
24 / 24 Full
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
9 / 24
HSSB 4202
W
15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
24 / 24 Full
ILP 4205
W
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
15 / 24
HSSB 3202
R
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
6 / 24
ILP 4205
R
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
24 / 24 Full
ARTS 1356
T
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
24 / 24 Full
ILP 4107
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
16 / 24
ILP 3316
F
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
5 / 24
ILP 3209
F
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
9 / 24
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SOC108A . Turowetz J 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

took 128 & would take another. few short quizzes worth ~5% of ur grade each which are a breeze if you show up or even just review the slides since he tells you exactly what will be on there. Really lenient grading on the few 750 word papers there were and no final, just a project that you have a lot of liberty w/. Wish we got some feedback tho

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SOC108A . Turowetz J 2 Years Ago

he's new, so I took a gamble when I registered for his class. not bad, lectures can be a little boring because he just reads off the slides. no quizzes, only 4 assignments and the midterm + final, so make sure to do good on those. assignments can be pretty vague but he replies to emails fast!

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SOC1 . Turowetz J 7 Months Ago

Not a difficult class. Lecture slides were dense but basically everything you need is in there and I didn't really do the readings but still did well on tests. My TA was not harsh so class went by easily. Just make sure you refresh on key terms before tests and you should be good.

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SOC1 . Turowetz J 8 Months Ago

you don't need to read the textbook and he posts the slides that have all the info from lecture u need so if u miss lecture you'll be totally fine. pretty easy class but 50% of your grade is based on 5 short essays graded by the TAs. my papers weren't graded until right before the final so it was kinda difficult to guess what my final grade wouldbe

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SOC1 . Turowetz J 8 Months Ago

Such a great GE. Graded by 5 short response papers, 1 midterm,1 final. Study well and you'll get the grade. Very great at explaining soc concepts & slides are well organized. Textbook is required, but everything he covers in class. Beware of your TA's!! They are VERY harsh graders and will mark you down for even spelling a word wrong.

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SOC1 . Turowetz J 9 Months Ago

He has good grading policies and you can work closely with your TA to ensure you get the grades you want. You have to write 5 essays, one midterm, one final, and section participation. All work is short and reasonable, his midterm/final are a lot like an AP test but short. His lectures cover everything the textbook does, you don't need to read it.

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