Spring 2024
ETHSTD 101A 001 - LEC 001
Social Science Methods in Ethnic Studies
John J Dougherty
Class #:20763
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Ethnic Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
11
Enrolled: 49
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 60
Waitlist Max: 0
Open Reserved Seats:
19 reserved for Ethnic Studies Majors
3 reserved for Undergraduate Students: Chicano Studies or ChicanX LatinX Studies Majors
2 reserved for Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies Majors
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
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Course Catalog Description
The course provides an overview of social science methods used in ethnic studies fieldwork, archival research, oral histories, literature review, and critical theory. Particular attention is given to research design, forms of data, research presentation and analysis, and the ethical questions involved in doing research on communities of color. The course will emphasize presenting research in a clear, concise manner, and students will be expected to do a research practicum and present their work in writing on a regular basis.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
19 reserved for Ethnic Studies Majors
3 reserved for Undergraduate Students: Chicano Studies or ChicanX LatinX Studies Majors
2 reserved for Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies Majors
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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