Бакалавриат
2026/2027
Научно-исследовательский семинар "Экономика города: этнографические исследования" (2026/2027 учебный год)
ID 1181223
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Социология и социальная информатика)
Кто читает:
Департамент социологии
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук
Когда читается:
3-й курс, 1-4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
4
Контактные часы:
42
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The following research seminar is focused on the sociological study of everyday economic practices and sites that you can find in a modern city (for example, different types and sites of consumption, practices of the informal economy, creative economic projects, etc.). In this course we would like to combine two research areas: economic sociology and urban studies. The course is aimed, on the one hand, at analyzing the modern urban economy, and on the other hand, at mastering the skills of conducting ethnographic research. The first module will focus on reading key texts from the field of sociological studies of urban economics. The second module will discuss in detail the specifics of ethnographic research methodology. Modules three and four will focus on an empirical research project.
Learning Objectives
- The aim of the course is to enhance students' knowledge in the field of economic sociology and urban studies, as well as to develop their skills in ethnographic research of economic practices in a modern metropolis.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- The student knows the basics of the sociological approach to studying the economy in the city
- The student knows how to properly conduct ethnographic research
- The student can organize and conduct fieldwork - collect empirical data and create a database
- The student is able to analyze qualitative data
- The student can write an analytical report
- The student is able to present the results of the analysis
Assessment Elements
- Data AnalysisTo conduct the analysis of the data, to prepare the report and the presentation of the results
- ReadingReading key texts on the relevant topics and creating content maps/diagrams of the sources
- Data collectionThe collection of the empirical data and the formation of the data set.
- Research DesignThe students in small research teams develop the design of the ethnographic research
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 2nd module0.5 * Research Design + 0.5 * Reading
- 2026/2027 4th module0.5 * Data Analysis + 0.5 * Data collection
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Gupta, A. (2024). Qualitative methods and data analysis using ATLAS. ti: A comprehensive researchers' manual. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49650-9
- John L. Campbell, & Martyn Hammersley. (2012). What is Qualitative Research? Web server without geographic relation, Web server without geographic relation (org): Bloomsbury Academic. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.E5028EB
- Okoko, J. M., Tunison, S., & Walker, K. D. (2023). Varieties of qualitative research methods. Saskatoon, Saskatoon: Springer Texts in Education. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04394-9
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Taylor, S. (2013). What Is Discourse Analysis? London: Bloomsbury Academic.
- Wang, V. (Ed.). (2021). Promoting qualitative research methods for critical reflection and change. IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7600-7