Mexico - Querétaro

Social Culture and Social Control in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

SOC 437C (10 credits)

Spring: Pre-departure classes: May 2013 evening class times to be determined

Summer: June 23-July 21, 2013 tentative

Querétaro offers a rich environment for sociological study and expansion of insight into Mexican culture. Join Sociology Professor Ron Helms this summer to gain a better understanding of Mexican culture, local community history, cultural norms and the various forms of social control. Engage in a wide variety of activities such as reading, researching, writing and traveling throughout the city of Querétaro and nearby historical, cultural sites and neighboring communities.

  • Discover how history and institutions such as religion and law shapes current practices and beliefs
  • Explore the diverse sources of social control
  • Expand your understanding and use of field research methods and ability to create researchable questions
  • Use scientific methods of inquiry to collect, evaluate and report about empirical data
  • Improve your ability to observe and communicate findings on a broad range of themes
  • Understand and appreciate diverse cultural traditions and assess contributing sources of those respective traditions

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