SOCIOL 141B
Migration and Labor in Mexico-U.S. Context: Research Seminar
Description
Seminar, 10 hours; fieldwork, 10 hours. Development of qualitative micro-study and research paper on migration and labor in Mexico-U.S. context. Research topic of interest to be selected so students become familiar with commonly employed qualitative methods of research. Designed to help students understand basics of methodological reasoning, how to formulate research questions, and how to frame and investigate one particular issue related to migration and labor. How to make ethical decisions about conducting research. Development of student abilities as researchers by conducting secondary and primary research culminating in final research paper to be presented to faculty members and peers. Offered in summer only. Letter grading.
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