Introductory Sociology
SOC 151
Fall 2009
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This course is 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
Weekly feedback on weekly journal writing assignments
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| 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: (SOC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Mills, "The sociological imagination"
Weber, "The characteristics of bureaucracy"
Durkheim, "Anomy and modern life"
Marx & Engels, The Communist Manifesto
Macionis & Benokraitis, Seeing Ourselves |
| Instructor(s): Rosenthal,Rob Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: PAC422; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 9 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 11 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Tucker, Robert C., THE MARX-ENGELS READERS
Goffman, Erving, THE PRESENTATION OF SELF IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Alexander, Jeffrey, TWENTY LECTURERS: SOC THEORY SINCE WWII
Gerth, H.H. and C.W. Mills, FROM MAX WEBER: ESSAYS IN SOCIOLOGY |
Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm and end semester writing and/or presentation assignments. |
| Instructor(s): Sanyal,Paromita Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 17 | FR: 18 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 4 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
1. Ferguson, S. "Mapping the Social Landscape: Readings in Sociology." (McGraw-Hill, 5th ed)
2. Reding, N. "Methland: The Death and Life of an American Small Town." (Bloomsbury)
3. Conley, D. "Honky" (Vintage)
4. Schlosser, E. "Fast Food Nation." (Harper Perennial) |
Examinations and Assignments:
Major Assignments and Exams:
1) In-class mid-term examination
2) Three short essays
3) In-class final exam |
| Instructor(s): Autry,Robyn Kimberley Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 15 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 5 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
| SECTION 04 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Mills, "The sociological imagination"
Weber, "The characteristics of bureaucracy"
Durkheim, "Anomy and modern life"
Marx & Engels, The Communist Manifesto
Macionis & Benokraitis, Seeing Ourselves |
Examinations and Assignments:
Three 4-5 pp. papers, occasional in-class writing and presentation assignments (no more than three), and class participation. |
| Instructor(s): Rosenthal,Rob Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC422; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 12 | FR: 2 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 9 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 3 |
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