The Goal of Sociology 224
Practicing Sociology is designed to use qualitative research methods outside of the classroom, but within the Mount Holyoke community. This class exposes students to research methods that are not used often in the college setting, but that can be worthwhile in other research settings. During the spring of 2004, students have used archival and field research methods to understand resources from their own "community", in order to understand some central theoretical issues in sociology involving community.
What part does the Class of 1955 play in Sociology 224?
Students in Sociology 224 used primary source documents from the Mount Holyoke College Archives in combination with an oral history event on April 30th to learn about the Class of 1955's time at Mount Holyoke. The collective interview provided significant information for the current students about the Class of 1955 and the significance of their time here. The methods used in this class were unique for most of the students, making it an experience that many will crave during the rest of their college careers. The class provided students with a first hand experience in qualitative sociological research.
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Top Row: Jeannie Curry, Kristin Raines, Melissa Simon, Anne Meade, Heather Superson, Saleha Chaudry, middle row: Christine Padilla, Sara Belding, Jillian Robbins, Adrienne Shaw, Alexis Lewis, Jessica Gordon, Bottom Row: Mari Carriedo, Margareta Casanave, Holly Mead, Inge Schmidt, Meredith Reece, Eleanor Townsley Absent: Kim Bellerose and Jessica Dupont
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