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Academic Year 2004/2005

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

Erikson, EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH
Rubenstein, THE CUNNING OF HISTORY
Best, DAMNED LIES AND STATISTICS
Royster, RACE AND THE INVISIBLE HAND
Chancer, SADO-MASOCHISM IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Examinations and Assignments

Three 8 page assignments and weekly reading responses.

Special Assignments will be:
A film (viewed outside of class hours)

Instructor(s): Simpson,Ruth E.   

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

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 8   FR: 12

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    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
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    

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC107;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 15   FR: 20

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning

SECTION 03

Major Readings

Gildner, WEALTH & POVERTY
Wilson, THE TRULY DISADVANTAGED
Sidel, ON HER OWN
Pattillo-McCoy, BLACK PICKET FENCES
Macleod, AIN'T NO MAKIN' IT
West, RACE MATTERS
Ehrenreich, HEARTS OF MEN

Examinations and Assignments

Two essays and ongoing journal to class readings.

Instructor(s): Owens,Lynn    

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

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 23)

SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 8   FR: 15

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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