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SOC 322Field Research Methods

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sociology
Cross-listed
LS 322

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 6 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course provides a critical evaluation of research techniques in sociology, criminology, and legal studies with an emphasis on learning and applying qualitative fieldwork approaches.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
    • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)

Antirequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • SDS351R - Qualitative Research for Social Change (0.50)
    • Not open to students enrolled in Faculty of Mathematics programs

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001411120 / 20F 11:30–14:20
LEC 002868820 / 20T 18:30–21:20
LEC 00390496 / 10MW 08:30–09:50

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00133280 / 20Th 18:30–20:20
LEC 701125711 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

63% liked it31% easy35% useful

From 8 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Surprisingly, I enjoyed taking this course. It's not easy, but I found it fairly interesting despite having no interest in conducting sociological research in the future. Prof. Leroux does a good job of explaining the content.

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Fall 2017

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