Content
This course introduces the key elements of social theories and the organization of academic writing including research proposals, prospectuses, dissertations and research articles. Students will analyze the structure of arguments, construct their own arguments and write a theoretical essay, which may be the front-end of a prospectus, thesis or research paper.
Audience
An elective for NCCU IDAS doctoral students, particularly second-year and above. This course may also be of interest to MA students preparing to write a prospectus or thesis.
Requirements
No prerequisites. Students will be expected to read and write at a graduate level.
Materials
- Syllabus – Mechanics of Social Theory: Analysis, Construction and Writing
Semesters Taught
- Fall 2024 – National Chengchi University