SOC 6331

Seminar in Economy and Society

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Economic sociology extends the sociological perspective to the study economic life. The seminar examines the view that social networks, norms, beliefs and rules motivate and enable economic action in market and nonmarket settings. It integrates the study of ideas and theory in economic sociology with a practicum providing training in the craft of research. Designed for advanced undergraduates interesting in research and graduate students who seek training in economic sociology, the seminar offers a year-long workshop environment enabling and guiding independent and collaborative research.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: for undergraduates two courses in economic sociology and economics, or permission of instructor.

Comments Co-meets with SOC 4331.

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