Junior Tutorial Preference Form
Concentrators' Handbook: An in depth explanation of the Social Studies Concentration.
Information for Potential and Non-Concentrators:
- Junior Tutorial Information for Non-Concentrators
- Concentrators Handbook
- Courses for Potential and Non-Concentrators
- Individual Meetings
Yes, non-concentrators can sign up for Social Studies tutorials! All tutorials are assigned by a lottery according to the Preference Form that must be handed in to the Social Studies Office by September 16th at 10am. Preference is given to Social Studies Concentrators, but if you have any extenuating circumstances, make sure to write them on the form. Junior tutorials are open to undergraduates only.
Please bring the form to the Social Studies, Hilles Library , 59 Shepard Street to enter the lottery. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted. If you are a non-concentrator, please state so on the top of your form.
The tutorial preference form is available HERE.
COURSES FOR POTENTIAL AND NON-CONCENTRATORS
Suggested Courses for Freshmen Considering Social Studies
Freshmen considering Social Studies should consider taking courses in the following areas:
• Economics (Social Analysis 10, 72, or upper-level economics courses for which Social Analysis 10 is a pre-requisite): Social Studies has an economics requirement, and many topics in the social sciences require an understanding of economics
• Statistics (Statistics 100 or a quantitative reasoning course): Social Studies has a statistics requirements, and many topics in the social sciences require an understanding of statistics
• Moral Reasoning: The core of the Social Studies program is social theory, and students who like theory and philosophy tend to be a better fit for the program. Taking a moral reasoning course is a great way to find out whether you want to study theory.
• Social Science and History courses: We strongly encourage you to take courses that interest you in the social sciences or history. We count all courses in anthropology, economics, government, history, and sociology for concentration credit. Taking a course is a great way to develop your interest in a topic that you may want to study in Social Studies and to find out whether you like the methods and approaches used in the social sciences and history.
Freshmen who do not have a strong (AP level) background in European history are encouraged (but not required) to take a European history course to prepare them for Social Studies 10. Below please find a list of appropriate European history courses offered in 2008-09.
FALL
Historical Study A-51, The Modern World Economy, 1873-2000
Historical Study A-88, The British Empire
History 1224, Britain Since 1760: Island, Europe, Empire
SPRING
Societies of the World 11, Germany in the World, 1600-2000
History 1266, Central Europe, 1789-1918: Empires, Nations, States
INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
Prospective students can meet with Melanie Adrian (adrian@fas, 4-5256) or Patti Lenard (ptlenard@fas, 5-5907) to discuss the program.