Marcos Lopez
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Sociology
Email: mflopez@middlebury.edu
Phone: work802.443.5620
Office Hours: Spring Term: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
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Courses
Courses offered in the past four years.
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SOAN 0222 - Latina/os in the U.S.
Latina/os in the U.S.
Latina/os are the largest minority group in the United States. In this course we will analyze the Latina/o experience in the U.S. with a special focus on migration, incorporation, and strategies for economic and social empowerment. Stressing the multiplicity of the U.S. Latina/o community, we will draw comparative lessons from Cuban-American, Puerto Rican, Chicano/Mexican, and Central American patterns of economic participation, political mobilization, and cultural integration. 3 hr. lect. (Sociology)
Fall 2011, Fall 2012
SOAN 0301 - Soc Research Methods
The Logic of Sociological Inquiry
In this course students will be introduced to the basic tools of sociological research including problem formulation, strategies of design and data collection, and analysis and presentation of results. This class will help students formulate a research question and develop a research strategy to best explore that question. Those strategies may include interviews, structured observation, participant observation, content analysis, and surveys. This class, strongly recommended for juniors, will culminate in the submission of a senior project proposal. (SOAN 0103 or SOAN 0105) 3 hrs. lect./disc., 3 hrs. research lab. (Sociology)
Spring 2012, Spring 2013
SOAN 0401 - Migrations
Migrations
The United States is a nation that relies on migrants. In this seminar we will look at the political, economic, and social causes of migration. Specific topics will include: how migrants integrate into U.S. society; the politics of citizenship and the condition of illegality; migrant labor in the U.S. workforce; and how class, gender, race, and sexuality influence the migrant experience. (Open to SOAN majors only) 3 hrs. sem. (Sociology)
Fall 2012
SOAN 0500 - Advanced Individual Study
Prior to registering for SOAN 0500, a student must enlist the support of a faculty advisor from the Department of Sociology/Anthropology. (Open to Majors only) (Approval Required) (Sociology or Anthropology)
Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Spring 2013
SOAN 0700 - One-Semester Senior Project
One-Semester Senior Project
Under the guidance of a faculty member, a student will carry out an independent, one-semester research project, often based on original data. The student must also participate in a senior seminar that begins the first week of fall semester and meets as necessary during the rest of the year. The final product must be presented in a written report of 25-40 pages, due the last day of classes. (Sociology or Anthropology)
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Spring 2013
SOAN 0710 - Multi-Semester Senior Project
Multi-Semester Senior Project
Under the guidance of a faculty member, a senior will carry out an independent multi-semester research project, often based on original data. The student must also participate in a senior seminar that begins the first week of fall semester and meets as necessary during the rest of the year. The final product must be presented in a written report of 60-100 pages, due either at the end of the Winter Term or the Friday after spring break. (Sociology or Anthropology)
Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Spring 2013
