Introductory Sociology
SOC 151
Spring 2006
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02
03
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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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
B. Ehrenreich (2001). NICKEL AND DIMED: ON (NOT) GETTING BY IN AMERICA. Owl Books.
K. Marx and F. Engels (1995). THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO. Signet Classic.
E. Goffman. (1959). THE PRESENTATION OF SELF IN EVERYDAY LIFE. Anchor.
P. Hill Collins. (2000). BLACK FEMINIST THOUGHT. |
| Instructor(s): Simpson,Ruth E. Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC004; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 16 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Tobin et al., PRESCHOOL IN THREE CULTURES
Schlosser, FAST FOOD NATION
West and Zimmerman, "Doing Gender"
Royster, RACE AND THE INVISIBLE HAND
Marx & Engels, THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO
Goffman, ASYLUMS |
Examinations and Assignments:
Short papers and group presentation |
| Instructor(s): Clawson,Mary Ann Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: PAC422; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 33 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 17 | FR: 16 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Weber, PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
Anderson, THE CODE OF THE STREETS
Selected readings from Durkheim, Marx, Garfinkel, Goffman, Geertz, Foucault, and others |
Examinations and Assignments:
Two papers and two exams. |
| Instructor(s): Rabinovitch,Eyal Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 34 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 17 | FR: 17 |
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