Course content

The students will select a sociological theme or research question which they specify, discuss, and analyze in a research paper. In addition to the weekly seminar the students will be offered individual research paper supervision. The topic for the research paper as well as a list of self-selected readings has to be approved by the supervisor. The research paper should be about 15-20 pages long (5600-9300 words). The research paper can be a joint project between 2 or 3 students, but then it should be more extensive and it should be possible to distinguish between the different contributions.

Learning outcome

To improve the students understanding of how theory and empirical observations interact in sociological research.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars and bachelor essay supervision

Form of assessment: Research paper and an oral examination which can be used to adjust the research paper’s grade by 1 unit. The oral exam covers the research paper as well as readings.

Compulsory assignments

• All the activities that are organized in the course are compulsory

Recommended previous knowledge

SOS1000, SOS1001 and SOS1002, or the equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

SOS1002 and either SOS1000 or SOS1001, or the equivalent.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course

Credit reductions