GRADUATE
courses
Spring 2010 Courses
SO708 Contemporary Social Theory | F 2-4 PM
Covers the basic elements of the major theoretical paradigms in modern sociology, covering topics and problems in the philosophy of social science and current controversies in the field. Prof. Stone.
SO765 Religion and Society | TU, TH 8-9:30 am
Provides an introductory, graduate-level survey of the sociology of religion as a field of study. Focuses on classical and emerging work on central theoretical approaches and case studies that relate to them. Students will develop the tools and concepts necessary to understand the social organization of religion and the role of religion in society. Prof. Tucker.
SO812 Religion and Social Identity | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
This seminar will explore a variety of theoretical perspectives on the social formation of modern persons, asking how those insights inform an understanding of individual and collective religious identity. Students will also participate in field research focused on the intersection of religious and social identities. Prof. Ammerman.
SO820 Women and Social Change in Developing World | Tu 3:30-6:30pm
Studies women in nonindustrial countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, stressing empirical research, theory, and methodology. Comparisons between regions and with industrial countries. Focus on sex segregation, female labor force participation, migration, fertility, family roles, and women and political power. Prof. Eckstein.
SO836 Stratification and Social Change | W 1-4pm
Course description is not currently available. Prof. Holsapple.
SO840 Political Sociology | Th 2-5pm
Explores sociological perspectives on political and civic life, including studies of political culture and ideology, social movements, elites and power, and community activism. Reviews classical perspectives on the state in society, and debates over individualism and participation in civil society. Prof. Kalberg.
SO848 Culture, Markets, and Inequality | M 9am-12pm
This seminar examines commerce as a cultural process, focusing on cultural production and consumption practices in fields like fashion, music, and bodily goods and services. Traces the cultural construction and maintenance of gender, race, and class inequalities in markets. Prof. Mears.
SO862 Great Theories | W 9pm-12pm
Explores works of major theorists and addresses central issues in sociological theory. Works of Bourdieu are compared with those of Weber, Durkheim, and contemporary theorists. Issues of power, stratification, structure, agency, and modes of research are considered. Prof. Stone.
SO952 Dissertation Workshop | M 4-5:30
Seminar discussions of the framing of research proposals, different strategies for the completion of theses, appropriate types of scholarly publications, and the dissemination of research findings. Emphasis on the practical side of building a career as a professional sociologist. Prof. Ammerman.
LINKS
Sociology Graduate Student Handbook (2009)
Department of Sociology Catalogue
PhD Requirements Checklist
