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SOC 261
Romantic and Platonic Relationships
SOC 261 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
This course analyzes the sources of inequality and
solidarity in marriage, same-sex and cross-sex cohabiting
couples, and same-sex and cross-sex friendships. Guiding
analytical questions include: From what sources does
inequality arise in social relationships?: What are its
implications for relationship solidarity? How, if at all,
do these dynamics differ across different relationships and
different cultures? Upon completion of the course students
should be literate in the study of social relationships in
general, and conversant in the particular analytic focus of
this course.
MAJOR READINGS
All readings are available in a packet for
purchase at Atticus and on Reserve. Readings range from
book chapters to journal articles.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One exam, three papers, weekly
in-class writing assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course
emphasizes writing and is especially suitable for students
interested in improving their writing and revising skills.
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.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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