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SOAN 373 \u2013 Ethnographic Research Methods Final Papers<\/h3>\n

One of the requirements for a Sociology\/Anthropology major is to take SOAN 373 \u201cEthnographic Research Methods\u201d. Students design and conduct their own small-group research, analyze their results and write an ethnographic research paper of their findings as their final project. Here are the final papers from the past several years.<\/h4>\n

2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Collaborative Community-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mind the Gap – Volunteering for HealthFinders Collaborative<\/a><\/p>\n

Farming Sustainably in Northfield – Community Dynamics and Motivations<\/a><\/p>\n

Discovering Educational Agency – An Exploration of the School of Environmental Studies, Cornerstone Montessori School and the Minnesota Waldorf School<\/a><\/p>\n

Campus-based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress and the First-Year Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

Perceptions of Community – Understanding the St. Olaf Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

Investigating Masculinity at St. Olaf College – A Study of Perceptions and Identities of College Males and Male Behavior<\/a><\/p>\n

Imported Diversity at St. Olaf College – Assessing Cross Cultural Relations between International, Multicultural, and White Students<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Make Your Resume Sparkle – Insights on Motivations and Pressures to Volunteer at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Family and Community at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Call Me, Maybe? – Student-Parent Value Differences and its Effects on their Communication<\/a><\/p>\n

A Cultural Analysis on Depression at St. Olaf College – Understanding Students\u2019 Help-Seeking Behaviors<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2012<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Collaborative Community-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Community Approach to Evaluating the HealthFinders\u2019 Pura Vida Healthy Lifestyles<\/a><\/p>\n

Kids-Connection-Program-Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n

Teen-Pregnancy-Community-Support-in-Northfield-Minnesota<\/a><\/p>\n

The Creative Class Returns to Northfield: Alumni Worker Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

Campus-based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Integrating the Liberal Arts, Career, and Vocation: St. Olaf Student, Faculty, and Staff Perceptions and Insights Surrounding the Main Street Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Oles’ Perception of Political Discourse on St. Olaf Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Perspectives on Diversity at St. Olaf College: An Ethnographic Study<\/a><\/p>\n

Where Your Best Isn’t Good Enough: Perceptions of Mental Health and Overachievement at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2011<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Collaborative Community-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Strategic Analysis of the Northfield Nonprofit Sector<\/a><\/p>\n

Bringing Theory to Practice Academic Civic Engagement at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

The Economic Impact of the Arts in Northfield<\/a><\/p>\n

Campus-based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Community Through Traditions: Demystifying Identity Through Rituals<\/a><\/p>\n

Invisible Boundaries: Diversity in Student Organizations<\/a><\/p>\n

Mind, Body, Spirit: Health Perceptions at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Out of Place: Culture Shock and the Reentry Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

Reality Check: A Study of Diversity and Integration at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

The Relationship Between Athletics and Student Life at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2010<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Collaborative Community-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Multinational Communities- Understanding the experiences and perceptions of Latinos in Northfield, MN<\/a><\/p>\n

Local Food Infrastructure- Collaboration with Market Fair<\/a><\/p>\n

The Economic Cultural and Social Importance of the Northfield Library for the City Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Campus-based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

They happen so fast! Deconstructing the Discourse of Relationships at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

The Norwegian Ethnic Expression at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Rules and Relationships<\/a><\/p>\n

Ring by Spring: An Examination of the Actuality and Perception of Young Marriage and Engagements at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota Not-So-Nice: Interpersonal Conflict on Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

How Invisible Are You: An Exploration Between the Divides of Visible and Invisible Social Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting Help: The Role of the Counseling Center in the Lives of St. Olaf Community Members<\/a><\/p>\n

Northfield Neighbors: Attitudes and Beliefs about St. Olaf<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2009<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Collaborative Community-based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Effects of the Economic Crisis on the Northfield Library and its Booker Bus Program<\/a><\/p>\n

An Ethnographic Analysis of the Northfield High School TORCH Program<\/a><\/p>\n

Exploring “At Risk”: An Ethnography on an After-School Program Targeting “At-Risk” Elementary School Students in the Rural Upper Midwest<\/a><\/p>\n

Exploring Senior Altruism in Northfield<\/a><\/p>\n

A Study of the TORCH Collaborative Northfield Middle School<\/a><\/p>\n

Campus-based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

An Analysis of Function, Structure, and Hierarchy in the Academic Department<\/a><\/p>\n

Backstage Pass: The Hidden Culture of Dance Technicians<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dialogue of Race on the St. Olaf Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Gender, Body Image, and Working Out in Tostrud Center<\/a><\/p>\n

The Great Conversation: Investigating a St. Olaf Tradition<\/a><\/p>\n

The RA and JC Story: A Study of Residence Life at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Perceptions of the St. Olaf Counseling Center<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2008<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Campus-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorm Drama:\u00a0An Analysis of First-Year Roommate Relationships at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Perceptions and Perspectives of Diversity at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Perceptions of Socioeconomic Class Among Students At St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Sport Culture<\/a><\/p>\n

Study of St. Olaf Choir Cultures<\/a><\/p>\n

The Culture of Off-Campus Events<\/a><\/p>\n

The Political Climate of St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

The Social Construction of Depression at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cReality\u201d and Ridiculousness: The Live Action Roleplayer Experience at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

<\/h2>\n

2005<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Campus-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

After Study Abroad: A Study in Personal Development<\/a><\/p>\n

Being Out, Ole Style: The GLBT Experience at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Perceptions of Leadership at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Multicultural Women\u2019s Experience at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Senioritis: An Analysis of the Senior Experience at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

The Needs and Demands of Students as a part of the St. Olaf College Community<\/a><\/p>\n

The Social and Academic Experience of Male St. Olaf Hockey Players<\/a><\/p>\n

Community-Based Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colleges, Cows, and Contentment: Perceptions of Northfield and the College Choice<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2004<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Campus-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being Muslim at St. Olaf<\/a><\/p>\n

Ethnography of the Sociology\/Anthropology Department at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Fight or Flight: Multicultural Student Life at St. Olaf College<\/a>
\n
\n<\/a>Interracial Interaction at St. Olaf: Friendship Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

The JC Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

Through the Looking Glass:\u00a0The Social Behaviors of Christian Students at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n


\n<\/a>Community-Based Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spheres of the Elderly: Interpreting the Lives of NRC Residents<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2003<\/h2>\n

Campus-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Land of Golden Girls<\/a><\/p>\n

A Whole New World<\/a><\/p>\n

Consumption and Spending Patterns at St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Finding God Among Oles<\/a><\/p>\n

Language Houses<\/a><\/p>\n

Life After Popping the Bubble<\/a><\/p>\n

The Marijuana Community at\u00a0St. Olaf College<\/a><\/p>\n

Who Can Sit at the Table?<\/a><\/p>\n

Community-Based Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goals and Dreams of Adolescent Women<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

2002<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Campus-Based Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

One Fish or No fish<\/a><\/p>\n

Girls Can Play Too<\/a><\/p>\n

Community-Based Projects:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adult ESL Learners in Northfield<\/a>
\nCaffeine & Nicotine<\/a><\/p>\n

VFW Post 4393<\/a><\/p>\n

The Experience of Latino Students Attending Northfield High School<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Language Learners in the Northfield Elementary Schools<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Projects:<\/p>\n

A New Paradigm of Community<\/a><\/p>\n

Workplace Culture<\/a><\/p>\n

The Internet as a Community<\/a><\/p>\n

The Role of Religion in the Cambodian Immigrant Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

The Acculturation of Cambodian Families of Different Generations<\/a><\/p>\n

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