EXAMINING UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGE LIFE: PROBLEMS AND CONTROVERSIES [Archived Catalog]

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

SOC 1505 - EXAMINING UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGE LIFE: PROBLEMS AND CONTROVERSIES

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
In this class, we take a step away from simply being in college to examine universities and college life from a sociological perspective. We will concentrate on aspects of college that we see every day and that are hidden from view but are worth a closer look. This course assumes substantial knowledge of sociology and sociological methods. We will use that knowledge to interrogate problems in the college system. Most readings will be research articles, with some essays and opinion pieces. You will demonstrate understand of course material through essay exams.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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