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Course description

Independent study allows third-year students who have excelled in their studies to undertake a semester-long piece of research and writing under the supervision of a member of the sociology staff. The course is reserved for those who have enrolled in the extended major in sociology and/or who meet the listed prerequisites. Students should contact a member of the sociology staff at least four weeks before the start of semester, providing a one-page outline of their proposed research and writing. The topic must be approved by the supervisor. Once the topic is approved, the student should contact the Head of Sociology and indicate their intention of enrolling in SOCY3050. Before granting permission to enrol, the Head of Sociology will consider the value and scope of the project, along with the workload implications for the supervisor. Independent study is not normally approved if other electives are available to the student.

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