Teaching Quantitative Methods Workshop 4: Embedding Quantitative Methods in Political Sociology, Race, Ethnicity & Migration

Dates: 25th – 26th March 2013

Times: Day 1: 12.00 – 17.30; Day 2: 9.00 – 17.00

Speakers: Prof. Michael Hout, Department of Sociology, UC Berkeley; Prof. Marc Swyngedouw, Centre for Sociological Research, University of Leuven;

For speaker bios please click here.

Location: Wales Institute for Social and Economic Research, Data & Methods (WISERD), 46 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BB

Overview

This is the second of two workshops in which we explore and discuss strategies for embedding quantitative methods (QM) into the wider undergraduate (UG) curriculum. Most substantive modules in our UG social sciences teaching primarily draw on ethnographic and qualitative research, where QM gets a fleeting mention, if at all. Even if they make it into the reading list, students are often advised ‘not to worry about the statistics’, and ‘just focus on the conclusion’.  We firmly believe that QM should not be taught only in research methods module, but have a strong presence in the wider curriculum. Our speakers will guide us how to embed QM in substantive modules. This will enable students to develop an appreciation and robust understanding of interesting research using QM in a wide range of social science topics.

The format will be similar to Workshop 2 except that we will be using a different set of second year modules on political sociology, migration, ‘race’ and ethnicity, equality and diversity as examples to demonstrate how this can be achieved.

This workshop will suit both QM and non-QM teachers who wish to develop and design new materials using quantitative research in substantive modules.

Fee Information

The fee for the workshop is £60.

All fees include event materials, lunch and refreshments. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.

How to book

Please click here to download a booking form.

For further information please contact WISERD.events@cardiff.ac.uk