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Academic Year 2003/2004

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

Erving Goffman, THE PRESENTATION OF SELF IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Judith Stacey, BRAVE NEW FAMILIES: STORIES OF DOMESTIC UPHEAVAL IN LATE TWENTIETH CENTURY
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

Three essays and ongoing journal of reaction to class readings.

Instructor(s): Cutler,Jonathan C   

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: PAC107

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 13   FR: 12

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning, Writing

SECTION 02

Major Readings

Gloria Anzaldua, MAKING FACE, MAKING SOUL: HACIENDO CARAS
Leslie Feinberg, TRANS LIBERATION: BEYOND PINK OR BLUE
Phil Jackson, SACRED HOOPS: SPIRITUAL LESSONS OF A HARDWOOD WARRIOR
Audre Lorde, SISTER OUTSIDER
Peter Kwong, FORBIDDEN WORKERS: ILLEGAL CHINESE IMMIGRANTS AND AMERICAN LABOR
Rob Rosenthal, HOMELESS IN PARADISE: A MAP OF THE TERRAIN

Examinations and Assignments

Social location chart, small-group discussion leading, interviewing, anthology, and sociology of advertising oral presentation.

Instructor(s): Comstock,Gary   

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: BTFDC100

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

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

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Speaking

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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