Roberto Velázquez-Quiroz

Roberto Velázquez-Quiroz

Ph.D. candidate in Sociology (UC Chile). I study the social and cultural forces structuring the production of art and science. I use computational and statistical techniques to observe the emerging properties of social fields.

Teaching

Sociological Paradigms

Undergraduate course, UC Chile, Department of Sociology, 2024

The course introduces students to key theoretical models in Sociology, focusing on the works of authors from the 19th and 20th centuries. Particular attention is given to the traditions of historical materialism, interpretative sociology, formalism, critical theory, structuralism, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and relationalism. The class includes weekly seminars in which students will discuss assigned readings with the teaching assistants (TAs).

Social Network Analysis

Undergraduate course, UC Chile, Department of Sociology, 2024

The course introduces students to Social Network Analysis (SNA), covering key theoretical and methodological aspects of the field. The class provides participants with practical skills in data collection, designing relational research, constructing network databases, and producing descriptive metrics and inferential models in social networks. The course sections focus on 1) establishing the historical and theoretical foundations of SNA, 2) studying and applying network methodology components, 3) exploring the main models and research questions in the field, and 4) discussing contemporary challenges in experimental designs within SNA. The course structure includes lectures, written assessments, group presentations, and assignments involving text and code implementation in the R programming language.

Introduction to Social Science Methodologies

Undergraduate course, UC Chile, Department of Sociology, 2023

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to research design and methodologies in the social sciences. Students will explore both quantitative and qualitative methods, gaining insight into the most frequently employed techniques in contemporary research. The curriculum covers inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning as foundational approaches to developing robust research designs. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical assignments, students will learn to collect and interpret data effectively. Weekly assignments are designed to reinforce these skills, providing hands-on experience in applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools and methodologies necessary for conducting high-standard academic work.

Sociology of Art

Undergraduate course, UC Chile, Department of Sociology, 2020

This course offers a sociological perspective on art and aesthetics, delving into influential authors from both theoretical and methodological viewpoints. Weekly discussions will involve empirical case studies that illustrate the conceptual and methodological considerations behind studying the art forms. The course sections will concentrate on the following areas: 1) The epistemological foundations for the sociological study of art and aesthetics, 2) key sociological traditions that have theorized about art and aesthetics, 3) an overview of current research methodologies in the sociology of art, and 4) contemporary challenges in studying art as a form of cultural sociology. The course structure includes lectures, written assessments, discussion seminars, and response papers.