SOC 1317 - SOCIOLOGY OF LITERATURE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will examine the sociological dimensions of literature. In general terms, this involves considering how the creation, reception, and content of literary works are affected by the organizational and structural features of institutions and social life. Topics to be discussed include: the social status of authors, the various gate keeping roles in the publishing industry, the ways in which literary works may reflect certain aspects of social life, changes in the practices of reading, and the effects of literature as a cultural product on its readers. A term paper will be required examining a current topic in the sociology of literature. The course will be taught using both lectures and discussions.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENG 0102 or ENGCMP (0002 or 0006 or 0020 or 0200 or 0203 or 0205 or 0207 or 0208 or 0210 or 0212 or 0213 or 0214) or ENGFLM 0210 or FP (0003 or 0006) *Applies to all WRIT Courses*
Course Attributes: DSAS Cross-Cult. Awareness General Ed. Requirement, DSAS Social Science General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Global&Cross Cul GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Soc/Behav. GE. Req., Writing Intensive Course (WRIT)

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