SOCY9981

Dissertation Seminar

This is a continuing research workshop which covers all stages of the research process, from conceptualization and theory development through data analysis and writing. The workshop is intended primarily for sociology graduate students working on dissertation proposals, dissertations, and/or comprehensiveexam papers. Others will be welcomed on a case-by-case basis. The group meets bi-weekly, with individual meetings with the professor as necessary. All students who are writing dissertations are strongly recommended to enroll in this workshop, at least for one semester.

Course overview

Department
Sociology
School
MCAS
Credits
1

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.20 / 5

Based on 10 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Natalia Sarkisian
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.30/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Natalia Sarkisian · By Arrangement · Offered