Find a topic in sociology of art that interests you, and write a proposal about this project

Please find a topic in sociology of art that interests you, and write a proposal about this project in the following format. This is your chance to come up with a project that you feel passionate about!

Title:

Introduction (1-2 paragraphs):

Describe your research questions. Please remember to include the key components: what, how, when, who, and where.

Methods and data (2-3 paragraphs):

How will you find out the answer to your research question? What methods will you be using: Qualitative or quantitative? Or maybe mixed methods? If you plan to do interviews, whom do you plan to interview and why?

Literature Review (1-2 pages):

Are there books and articles written by scholars about your topic? Please very briefly describe 5-10 relevant books or articles, and please remember to include them in your bibliography.

Theoretical Framework (2-3 pages):

What are the key concepts you will be using in this project? Please make us of the readings we have done in our class. You should mention at least 2-3 concepts. Please offer a brief definition, and use textual analysis to support your definition. Please also say why these concepts are useful to your research project.

Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs):

What do you expect to find in your project? Why do you think this project is important?

Bibliography:

Remember to include everything you have cited in your proposal.