Focuses on case-oriented approach which compares cases treated as holistic entities. It interprets specific cases and addresses historical specificity in a small number of cases (such as countries, communities). It explores combined strategies including variable-oriented analyses supplemented with case studies, and case studies reinforced with quantitative analyses, as well as global social phenomena explored within their contexts using a variety of data sources and multiple conceptual lenses.
This course does not fulfill any general university requirements.
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