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NDEPENDENT STUDY

The fields of sociology and anthropology are immense, and there is only so much our department, with seven and one-third faculty members, can offer in regular courses. Majors are encouraged to take advantage of the Independent Study reading, study, and research courses, which allow students to pursue areas not included in the course offerings.

In addition, majors are encouraged to undertake independent research projects, either during the school year, over breaks, or during the summer. Occasionally opportunities arise for students to serve as research assistants to faculty as well.

The problem with doing independent research at Carleton is that such projects often take on a life cycle of their own, and are not easily squeezed into a ten-week term. Don't let this stop you. If you come across a topic that interests you, talk to a professor about how you could manage a project on it. If one professor doesn't have time to supervise your project, ask another.