Current Debates and Professional Concerns in Sociology

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A two-semester overview of the sociological research being conducted in the Department, a discussion of current controversies in the discipline, how to prepare for a professional career in sociology, the ethics of doing sociological research, the practice of teaching, how to apply for research grants. Prerequisites: First year Sociology PhD program required course. Open only to Duke Sociology PhD students, includes those enrolled in the Dual Public Policy program.