Consumer Society
SOC 227
Spring 2015 not offered
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Throughout the 20th, and now the 21st century, consumerism has increasingly come to dominate American society. Shopping, buying, having, showing, and wearing are central aspects of who we are, who we dream of being, how we interact with each other, and how we affect the larger environment. This course is an overview of contemporary consumer society. It draws on classic sociological texts, as well as recent, multi- and interdisciplinary writings about consumer society from sociology, economics, history, anthropology, and nutrition. It presents many of the key issues and controversies surrounding consumerism by providing multiple points of view. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (SOC) |
Major Readings:
Juliet Schor and Douglas Holt, THE CONSUMER SOCIETY READER (New Press 2000).
Carl McDaniel and John Gowdy, PARADISE FOR SALE: A PARABLE OF NATURE (University of California 2000)
Individual articles and book chapters will also be used.
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Examinations and Assignments:
1. Class attendance and participation 10%
2. Five thought pieces (400-500 words each) 20 %
3. Take-home midterm 20%
4. Spending diary and analysis paper 20%
5. Take-home final exam 30 % |
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