Session Proposal

Session Proposal Form
2012 MSS Annual Meeting
Thursday - Sunday, Mar. 29 - April 1, 2012
Marriott Minneapolis City Center | Sociological Understandings of the Global Transformation

Proposed Session Title

Proposed Session Topical Area

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Aging and the Life Course
Applied Sociology/Sociological Practice
Comparative and Historical Sociology
Culture, Popular Culture, Sports
Crime, Law, Deviance
Race and Ethnicity
Demography/Population
Disabilities
Environment and Ecology
Global/International
Family, Childhood
Gender and Sexuality
Political Sociology/Political Economy
Social Change; Sociology of Development
Inequalities and Stratification
Medicine, Health, Health Care
Sociology of Education
Sociology of Education
Media
Organizations/Occupations and Work
Religion
Rural Sociology
Research Methods
Social Movements/Collective Behavior
Social Psychology and Interaction
Teaching/Scholarship of Teaching&Learning
Theory, Knowledge, Science
Urban Sociology/ Community
Sociology of Education

Type of session
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Formal Paper SessionAuthor-Meets-Critics
Paper Roundtable (Faculty/Grad)Panel
Paper Roundtable (Undergraduate)Other
Workshop

Organizer

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Last Name:

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Email:

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I am a(n): Faculty (Full/Part Time)Retired
Graduate StudentOther
Applied Sociologist

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Do you want this session listed in the Call for Papers?

No, I’m personally inviting the participants, so don’t list it in the printed Call for Papers.
Yes, I am seeking participants from the general MSS membership.

Check here if this is a Thematic Session

Session proposal submission deadline: August 31, 2011.

For more information, contact the program chair:
Linda Lindsey
mss2012@maryville.edu

Formal Paper Session: Completed papers of scholarly work organized around a common theme, typically presented (not read) in 15-20 minutes in a formal setting with an audience; and followed by comments from a discussant and/or the audience. Panel: Prepared presentations on thematic topics; typically 3-4 invited panelists followed by discussion with a moderator and/or audience.
Paper Roundtable: Completed papers of scholarly work organized around a common theme, typically presented (not read) in 15-20 minutes in an informal setting with presenters and attendees seated around a table; followed by group discussion.
Workshop: Learning sessions focused on specific topics or techniques, designed and facilitated by one-two scholars with full active engagement by audience in discussion, activities, and products.
Author Meets Critics: Author of a recent book of interest responds to 2-3 scholars who present prepared remarks on various aspects/implications of book.
Other: Choose this category if you’re proposing something that doesn’t seem to fit into any of the session types, above. IMPORTANT: Then email the program committee to describe your proposed session.