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Academic Year 2000/2001

Introductory Sociology
SOC 151 SP

An introduction to the systematic study of the social sources and social consequences of human behavior, with emphasis upon culture, social structure, socialization, institutions, group membership, social conformity and social deviance. Sections may have variable content. Students are urged to consult instructors or the departmental office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Major Readings

Tobin et al., PRESCHOOL IN THREE CULTURES
Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
Seiter, SOLD SEPARATELY
Eder, SCHOOL TALK
Marx & Engels, THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO
MacLeod, AIN'T NO MAKIN' IT

Examinations and Assignments

Short papers.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Clawson,Mary Ann   

Times: ..T.T.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: PAC421

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO: 18   FR: 17

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

SECTION 02

Major Readings

Erving Goffman, THE PRESENTATION OF SELF IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Judith Stacey, BRAVE NEW FAMILIES: STORIES OF DOMESTIC UPHEAVAL IN LATE TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICA
Robin Kelley, YO' MAMA'S DISFUNKTIONAL: FIGHTING THE CULTURE WARS IN URBAN AMERICA
Arlie Hochschild, THE MANAGED HEART: COMMERCIALIZATION OF HUMAN FEELING
Lynn Chancer, SADOMASOCHISM IN EVERYDAY LIFE: THE DYNAMICS OF POWER AND POWERLESSNESS

Examinations and Assignments

Two mid-term exams, take home final, and ongoing journal of reaction to class readings.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Cutler,Jonathan C.   

Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC421

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: 4   SO: 13   FR: 13

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

SECTION 03

Major Readings

Patricia J. Williams, "Of Race and Risk," THE NATION, 29 Dec 1997, 10.
Karen Brodrick Sacks, "How did Jews Become White Folks," RACE edited by S. Gegory and R. Sanjek.
Katha Pollitt, "On the Merits," REASONABLE CREATURES: ESSAYS ON WOMEN AND FEMINISM.
Also including readings by Stephen Steinberg, Omi and Winnant, James Baldwin and Ronald Takaki.

Examinations and Assignments

To be announced.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Attendance required. Absence may result in failure or lower grades. Discussion sections required. Will be organized in semester.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Cutler,Jonathan C.   

Times: ..T.T.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC107

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO: 15   FR: 15

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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