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Academic Year 2001/2002

Introductory Sociology
SOC 151 FA

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

Karl Marx, "Manifesto of the Communist Party."
Max Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
William Greider, ONE WORLD, READY OR NOT
J.M. Blaut, THE COLONIZER'S MODEL OF THE WORLD
George Gilder, WEALTH AND POVERTY
David Landes, THE WEALTH AND POVERTY OF NATIONS: WHY SOME ARE SO RICH AND SOME SO POOR
William Julius Wilson, WHEN WORK DISAPPEARS: THE WORLD OF THE NEW URBAN POOR
Jay MacLeod, AIN'T NO MAKIN' IT: ASPIRATIONS AND ATTAINMENT IN A LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD

Examinations and Assignments

Two 10-pg take-home exams, a group presentation, and a weekly reading journal.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Attendance is REQUIRED. Absence may result in failure or lowered grades.

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): Dupuy,Alex   

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: PAC421

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 10   FR: 25

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

SECTION 02

Major Readings

To be announced

Examinations and Assignments

To be announced

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): Austin,Algernon   

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: BTFDA414

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

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

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

SECTION 03

Major Readings

Gloria Anzaldua, MAKING FACE, MAKING SOUL; HACIENDA CARAS
Charles Lemert, SOCIAL THEORY: THE MULTICULTURAL & CLASSIC READINGS
Audre Lorde, SISTER OUTSIDER
Rob Rosenthal, HOMELESS IN PARADISE
Leslie Feinberg, TRANS LIBERATION
Peter Kwong, FORBIDDEN WORKERS

Examinations and Assignments

Short papers, social research project, group discussion leading, oral presentation.

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): Comstock,Gary   

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: BTFDC100

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 10   FR: 25

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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