 POL 495: Research Experience in Political Science
Students are able to earn credit by working on a research project with a faculty member. Students will become familiar with all phases of the research process. Credit & course requirements are arranged with the instructor. Consent required to enroll.
Qualifications of the student:
Varies by research project and faculty member. Please check the links below for individual project requirements.
Current Research Projects:
"Mexican Expatriates in the Crossroads of America", 3 Credit Hours
Over the last decade, hundreds of thousands of Mexicans have settled across Indiana . What prompted this unprecedented migration to the state? How do immigrants view American politics and society? What factors encourage or inhibit their civic engagement?
Students will help design a bilingual survey questionnaire and conduct in-depth interviews in Spanish or English with Mexicans living in Indianapolis, Frankfort, South Bend, Anderson, and Lafayette. Contact Professor James A. McCann for more information.
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