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Academic Year 2003/2004

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
Marx & Engels, THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO
Royster, RACE AND THE INVISIBLE HAND
Eder, SCHOOL TALK: GENDER & ADOLESCENT CULTURE
Schlosser, FAST FOOD NATION

Examinations and Assignments

Four papers.

Instructor(s): Clawson,Mary Ann   

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

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 32)

SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 17   FR: 15

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

SECTION 02

Major Readings

Tobin et al., PRESCHOOL IN THREE CULTURES
Royster, RACE AND THE INVISIBLE HAND
Eder, SCHOOL TALK, GENDER AND ADOLESCENT CULTURE
Schlosser, FAST FOOD NATION

Examinations and Assignments

Four papers.

Instructor(s): Austin,Algernon T   

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: PAC125

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

Best, DAMNED LIES AND STATISTICS: UNTANGLING NUMBERS FROM THE MEDIA, POLITICIANS, AND ACTIVISTS (we will read large portions of this text, but not all of it)
Mitchell Duneier, SLIM¿S TABLE: RACE, RESPECTABILITY, AND MASCULINITY
Emile Durkheim, THE ELEMENTARY FORMS OF THE RELIGIOUS LIFE (we will read large portions of this text, but not all of it)
Kai Erikson, EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH: DESTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY IN THE BUFFALO CREEK FLOOD
Erving Goffman, THE PRESENTATION OF SELF IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Kristin Luker, ABORTION AND THE POLITICS OF MOTHERHOOD
Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels, THE MANIFESTO OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY
Richard Rubenstein, THE CUNNING OF HISTORY: THE HOLOCAUST AND THE AMERICAN FUTURE
Carole Stack, ALL OUR KIN: STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL IN A BLACK COMMUNITY
Max Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM

Examinations and Assignments

Three take-home essay examinations
One short assignment
Class presentation
Attendance & participation

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Attendance required. Absence may result in failure or lower grades.

Instructor(s): Simpson,Ruth E.   

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC125

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 04

Major Readings

All readings will be on-line or on reserve. There will be selected readings from Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Immanuel Wallerstein, Erving Goffman, William Julius Wilson, among others.

Examinations and Assignments

Three take-home essays.

Instructor(s): Dupuy,Alex   

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: PAC004

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

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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