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Crosslistings: SISP 226 |
Sociology offers us a provocative idea: even when we are by ourselves, in our homes, in our cars, on an island, we are never truly alone; even when there is no one to witness our actions, society is very much still with
us, shaping how we think and behave.
This insight is like a loose thread. At first glance, it seem innocuous enough, but pull on it, pursue it, and all sorts of sturdy-looking things unravel. In this course, we
are going
to follow that thread to the most extreme of private places: the human mind. We will explore whether and to what extent our own thoughts are the product of our individual minds or of collective processes. We will
consider
as well how forces such as language, socialization, and social structure organize the world of raw sensation into meaningful substance, and even shape what we are able to perceive in the first place. Although primarily
a
sociology course, we will read across many other disciplines including anthropology, history, philosophy, and linguistics.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152 Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-21-2005
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