Syllabus
*THE SEMINAR STARTS ONE WEEK LATER, THAT IS AT OCTOBER 7TH, 2010!!
Assessment: Regular participation, reading of texts, one seminar presentation, seminar paper after termination of course or written test.
Session 1 : Introduction, History of Network Analysis, Social Network Data, Data Collection, Types of Networks
Scott: Chap. 1, 2
Wasserman, Faust: Chap. 1,2
Marin, A. (2004): Are respondents more likely to list alters with certain characteristics? Implications for name generator data. In: Social Networks 26: 189-307.
Marsden, P.V. (1990): Network Data and Measurement. In: Annual Review of Sociology 16: 435-463.
Session 2: Mathematics of Network Analysis ? Graph Theory, Vizualization of Networks ? Software
Scott: Chap. 2
Wasserman, Faust: Chap. 3, 4
Freeman, L.C. (2005): Graphic Techniques for Exploring Social Network Data. In: Carrington, P.J.; Scott, J.; Wasserman, S. (Eds.): Models and Methods in Social Network Analysis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Huisman, M; van Duijn, M.A.J. (2005): Software for Social Network Analysis. In: Carrington, P.J.; Scott, J.; Wasserman, S. (Eds.): Models and Methods in Social Network Analysis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Session 3: Egocentric networks, range, density, multiplexity
Scott: Chap. 4
Burt, Ronald S. (1982): Toward a Structural Theory of Action: Network Models of Social Structure, Perception, and Action. New York: Academic Press. Chap. 2.3
Marsden, P.V. (1984): Measuring Tie Strength. In: Social Forces 63(2): 482-501.
Marsden, P.V. (1987): Core Discussion Networks of Americans. In: American Sociological Review 52(1): 122-131.
Feld, S.L. (1991): Why Your Friends Have More Friends Than You Do. In. The American Journal of Sociology 96(6): 1464-1477.
Newmann, M.E.J. (2003): Ego-centered networks and the ripple effect. In: Social Networks 25: 83-95.
Session 4: Egocentric networks, centrality, prestige
Scott: Chap. 5
Wasserman, Faust: Chap. 5
Burt, Ronald S. (1982): Toward a Structural Theory of Action: Network Models of Social Structure, Perception, and Action. New York: Academic Press. Chap. 2.4
Boacich, P. (1987): Power and Centrality: A Family of Measures. In: The American Journal of Sociology 92(5): 1170-1182.
Friedkin, N.E. (1991): Theoretical Foundations for Centrality Measures. In: The American Journal of Sociology 96(6): 1478-1504.
Irwin, M.D.; Huges, H.L. (1992): Centrality and the Structure of Urban Interaction: Measures, Concepts and Applications. In: Social Forces 71(1): 17-51.
Session 5: Subgroups: Cohesion
Scott: Chap. 6
Wasserman, Faust: Chap. 7
Burt, Ronald S. (1982): Toward a Structural Theory of Action: Network Models of Social Structure, Perception, and Action. New York: Academic Press. Chap. 2.5
Moody, J.; White, D.R. (2003): Structural Cohesion and Embeddedness: A Hierarchical Concept of Social Groups. In: American Sociological Review 68(1): 103-127.
Burt, R.S. (1987): Social Contagion and Innovation: Cohesion Versus Structural Equivalence. In: The American Journal of Sociology 92(6): 1287-1335.
Session 6: Subgroups: Structural Equivalence: Status and Roles
Scott: Chap. 7
Wasserman, Faust: Chap. 9, 12
Burt, Ronald S. (1982): Toward a Structural Theory of Action: Network Models of Social Structure, Perception, and Action. New York: Academic Press. Chap. 2.6.
Boorman, S.A.; White, H.C. (1976): Social Structure from Multiple Networks. II. Role Structures. In: The American Journal of Sociology 81(6): 1384-1446.
White, H.C.; Boorman, S.A.; Breiger, R.L. (1976): Social Structure from Multiple Networks. I. Blockmodels of Roles and Positions.
Mandel, M. (1983): Local Roles and Social Networks. In: American Sociological Review 48(3): 376-386.
Michaelson, A.; Contractor, N.S. (1992): Structural Position and Perceived Similarity. In: Social Psychology Quarterly 55(3): 300-310.
Session 7: Tie-strength and job mobility
Granovetter, M.S. (1973): The Strength of Weak Ties. In: American Journal of Sociology 78: 1360?1380.
Granovetter, MS. (1983): The Strength of Weak Ties: A Network Theory Revisted. In: Sociological Theory 1: 201-233.
Lin, N.; Ensel, W.M.; Vaughn, J.C. (1981): Social Resources and Strength of Ties: Structural Factors in Occupational Status Attainment.
McGuire, G.M. (2000): Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Networks: The Factors Affecting the Status of Employees' Network Members. In: Work and Occupations 27(4): 501-523.
Rhee, M. (2007): The Time Relevance of Social Capital. In: Rationality and Society 19(3): 367-389.
Session 8: Diffusion Processes
Valente, T.W. (2005): Network Models and Methods for Studying the Diffusion of Innovations. In: Carrington, P.J.; Scott, J.; Wasserman, S. (Eds.): Models and Methods in Social Network Analysis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Coleman, J.S.; Katz, E.; Menzel, H. (1957): The Diffusion of an Innovation Among Physicians. In: Sociometry 20: 253?270.
Burt, R.S. (1987): Social Contagion and Innovation: Cohesion Versus Structural Equivalence. In: The American Journal of Sociology 92(6): 1287-1335.
Myers, D.J. (2000): The Diffusion of Collective Violence: Infectiousness, Susceptibility, and Mass Media Networks. In: The American Journal of Sociology 106(1): 173-208.
Strang, D.; Tuman, N.B. (1993): Spatial and Temporal Heterogeneity in Diffusion. In: The American Journal of Sociology 99(3): 614-639.
Session 9: Inter-Organizational Networks
Galaskiewicz, J. (1979): The Structure of Community Organizational Networks. In: Social Forces 57(4): 1346-1364.
Gulati, R.; Gargiulo, M. (1999): Where Do Interorganizational Networks Come From? In: The American Journal of Sociology 104(5): 1439-1493.
Baker, W.E.; Faulkner, R.R. (1993): The Social Organization of Conspiracy: Illegal Networks in the Heavy Electrical Industry. In: American Sociological Review 58: 837?860.
Uzzi, B. (1996): The Sources and Consequences of Embeddedness for the Economic Performance of Organizations: The Network Effect. In: American Sociological Review 61(4): 674?698.
Session 10: Small Worlds
Travers, J.; Milgram, S. (1969): An Experimental Study of the Small World Problem. In: Sociometry 32: 425?443.
Uzzi, B.; Spiro, J. (2005): Collaboration and Creativity: The Small World Problem. In: The American Journal of Sociology 111(2): 447-504.
Watts, D.J. (1999): Networks, Dynamics, and the Small-World Phenomenon. In: The American Journal of Sociology 105(2): 493-527.
Kogut, B; Walker, G. (2001): The Small World of Germany and the Durability of National Networks. In: American Sociological Review 66(3): 317-335.
Session 11: Terrorist Networks
Carley, K.M.; Lee, J.?S.; Krackhardt, D. (2002): Destabilizing Networks. In: Connection 24: 79?92.
Krebs, V.E. (2002): Mapping Networks of Terrorist Cells. In: Connection 24: 43?52.
Klerks, P. (2001): The Network Paradigm Applied to Criminal Organizations: Theoretical nitpicking or a relevant doctrine for investigators? Recent developments in the Netherlands. In: Connection 24: 53-65.
Rothenberg, R. (2002): From Whole Cloth: Making up the terrorist network. In: Connection 24: 36-42. van Meter, K.M. (2002): Terrorist/Liberators: Researching and dealing with adversary social networks. In: Connection 24: 66-78.
Annotation
Social relations among a set of individuals create networks. Social network analysis focusses on the patterning of the interaction of people and tries to uncover them. Basis is the intuitive notion that these patterns are important features of the lives of the individuals who display them. The seminar introduces the theoretical backgrounds and basic concepts of social network analysis. Further selected topics in the frame of network oriented empirical work, like job-mobility, diffusion processes, inter-organizational networks, the small world phenomenon and terrorist networks are discussed. Finally software for visualization of networks, especially UCINET are introduced.
The seminar is addressed to students interested in social relations, network structures and methods of empirical social research. It is open for master degree students of all specializations of social science studies and international students.