Intellectuals and the Production of Knowledge
SOC 244
Spring 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
SISP 206 |
Facts--especially scientific facts--usually appear "as independent beings endowed with life, and entering into relations both with one another and the human race" (Marx, 1872). Marx was primarily interested in the products of physical labor when he wrote those words, but knowledge, too, is a COMMODITY: a product of human effort and exchange. It does not spring forth fully formed, but rather has a history, a social setting, and a cast of interesting (and interested) characters. Through case studies and cross-disciplinary readings, this course challenges students to examine the social forces that influence the production and producers of knowledge (scientific and otherwise). |
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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: SOC151 OR SOC152 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Hafferty, F., INTO THE VALLEY: DEATH AND THE SOCIALIZATION OF MEDICAL STUDENTS
Gould, S., THE MISMEASURE OF MAN
Assorted online readings
The readings listed above are tentative and may change before the start of classes.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two papers (case studies)
A reading journal
Attendance and participation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
SISP majors who have not taken SOC 151 (or SOC 152) may obtain a prerequisite override from the administrative assistant in the Sociology Department, or directly from the instructor. |
| Instructor(s): Simpson,Ruth E. Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 24 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 3 |
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