SG 2006 : Theories of Development

This course provides a critical overview of development theory. We will trace ideas of development from the 19th century forward, with a particular emphasis on development thinking in the post -World War II period. Our treatment of various theoretical approaches will proceed chronologically, in an attempt to understand the ways that various ideas (particularly from […]

SG 2005 : Public Administration

Analyzes the nature of public administration, its structure and limitations; includes staff organization and chain of command, unemployment policies, personnel training and management, employees, organizations, and public relations. The course aims is to explain what encompasses the field of public administration, what it means to be a public administrator provided by highly trained public administration […]

SG 2004 : Advanced Research methodology

Drawing on case studies, “how to” materials, and writings from a variety of disciplines, this course is designed to help guide graduate students in how to think about, negotiate, and “do” methods in their research. We will focus on the theory, logic, and practice of fieldwork, specific methodological and ethical issues associated with studying people […]

SG 2003: Advanced Social Theory

Critical approach to the major sociological and anthropological theoretical frameworks. Structural-functionalism, conflict and dialectical theory, symbolic interactionism, phenomenological theory.

SG 2002: Fundamental Statistics and Data Analysis

The course provides a theoretical basis of statistical concepts and methods that are required for using statistics in other applied areas. The course contents cover some important concepts and methods from several statistical branches: probability theory, statistical inference, stochastic processes, Bayesian theory and regression analysis. The course will enable students with data interpretation and data […]

SG 2001 : English and writing skolls for academic Purposes

In this course, students are taught aspects of the English language necessary for sociology and anthropology. They learn to analyze texts, write literature reviews in English, and work on their skills in critical analysis and creative report writing. They also learn about report writing, and are introduced to the terms and jargon relating to field […]