SOC 232
Fall 2008
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01
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This course explores the social processes underlying production, consumption, distribution, and transfer of assets. It examines a vast range of institutions from corporations to households and highlights the social relationships that underpin transactions in these institutions. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| 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) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Richard Swedberg and Mark Granovetter, THE SOCIOLOGY OF ECONOMIC LIFE
Gary Becker, ACCOUNTING FOR TASTES
Mark Granovetter, GETTING A JOB: A STUDY OF CONTACTS AND CAREERS
Neil Smelser and Richard Swedberg, THE HANDBOOK OF ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
Viviana Zelizer, THE PURCHASE OF INTIMACY
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm and end semester writing and/or presentation assignments. |
| Instructor(s): Sanyal,Paromita Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 5 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
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