UC Center, Mexico City

This intensive course offers instruction in research methodologies for the humanities and social sciences, introducing the theoretical and practical issues raised by field research as specific training for students preparing to conduct such research. Topics include research questions, appropriate sources of data, methods of data collection. Students visit libraries, research centers, and archives as appropriate. They consider research questions by preparing questionnaires, conducting interviews, and drawing distinctions between description and interpretation with the goal of understanding what constitutes scientific knowledge within the context of field research. Students submit a field notebook and prepare project outlines that are reviewed in a roundtable seminar with the specialist/mentors who will supervise the research itself. Assessment for the course is based on weekly assignments and final exam.

This is an independent research course in the field of agricultural sciences, with research arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific research topics vary each term and are described on a special project form for each students. A substantial paper is required. The number of units varies with the student's project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student's special study project forms.

This intensive course offers instruction in research methodologies for the humanities and social sciences, introducing the theoretical and practical issues raised by field research as specific training for students preparing to conduct such research. Topics include research questions, appropriate sources of data, methods of data collection. Students visit libraries, research centers, and archives as appropriate. They consider research questions by preparing questionnaires, conducting interviews, and drawing distinctions between description and interpretation with the goal of understanding what constitutes scientific knowledge within the context of field research. Students submit a field notebook and prepare project outlines that are reviewed in a roundtable seminar with the specialist/mentors who will supervise the research itself. Assessment for the course is based on weekly assignments and a final exam.

This is an independent research course in the field of Health Sciences, with research arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific research topics vary each term and are described on a special study project form for each student. A substantial paper is required. The number of units varies with the student's project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student's special study project form.

This intensive course offers instruction in research methodologies for the humanities and social sciences, introducing the theoretical and practical issues raised by field research as specific training for students preparing to conduct such research. Topics include research questions, appropriate sources of data, methods of data collection. Students visit libraries, research centers, and archives as appropriate. They consider research questions by preparing questionnaires, conducting interviews, and drawing distinctions between description and interpretation with the goal of understanding what constitutes scientific knowledge within the context of field research. Students submit a field notebook and prepare project outlines that are reviewed in a roundtable seminar with the specialist/mentors who will supervise the research itself. Assessment for the course is based on weekly assignments and a final exam.

This is an independent research course in the field of economics, with research arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific research topics vary each term and are described on a special study project form for each student. A substantial paper is required. The number of units varies with the student's project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student's special study project form.

This is an independent research course in the field of linguistics, with research arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific research topics vary each term and are described on a special study project form for each student. A substantial paper is required. The number of units varies with the student's project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student's special study project form.

This intensive course offers instruction in research methodologies for the humanities and social sciences, introducing the theoretical and practical issues raised by field research as specific training for students preparing to conduct such research. Topics include research questions, appropriate sources of data, methods of data collection. Students visit libraries, research centers, and archives as appropriate. They consider research questions by preparing questionnaires, conducting interviews, and drawing distinctions between description and interpretation with the goal of understanding what constitutes scientific knowledge within the context of field research. Students submit a field notebook and prepare project outlines that are reviewed in a roundtable seminar with the specialist/mentors who will supervise the research itself. Assessment for the course is based on weekly assignments and a final exam.