Courses
Fall 2012 Graduate Courses
GRS SO 699 Teaching College Sociology I
The goals, contents, and methods of instruction in sociology. General teaching-learning issues. Required of all teaching fellows. 2 cr.
GRS SO 701 Classic Social Theory, Prof. Steve Kalberg – W 9-12pm
GRS SO 702 Proseminar: Social Methods, Prof. Sigrun Olafsdottir – F 9-12pm
GRS SO 765 Religion and Society, Prof. Anjulet Tucker – W 3-6pm
GRS SO 803 Seminar: Gender Stratification
Professor Laurel Smith-Doerr, M 2-5 pm
GRS SO 804: Seminar: In the Family
Lecturer Maureen Sullivan, T 930-1230 pm
GRS SO 811 Seminar: Non-profits
Professor Emily Barman, T 930-1230 pm
GRS SO 815 Seminar: Sociology of Law
Professor Peter Yeager, R 2-5 pm
GRS SO 812 Seminar: Religion and Social Identity , Prof. Nancy Ammerman – T 9:30-12:30 am
GRS SO 817 Seminar: Community Sociology
Professor Japonica Brown-Saracino, M 9-12 pm
GRS SO 820 Seminar: Women and Social Change
Professor Susan Eckstein, T 330-630 pm
GRS SO 848 Seminar: Culture, Markets, and Inequality
Professor Ashley Mears, R 2-5 pm
GRS SO 862 Seminar: Great Theorists
Professor John Stone, T 2-5 pm
Spring 2012 Graduate Courses
GRS SO 699 Teaching College Sociology I
The goals, contents, and methods of instruction in sociology. General teaching-learning issues. Required of all teaching fellows. 2 cr.
GRS SO 708 Contemporary Sociological Theory
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. Professor Japonica Brown-Saracino Thurs 1-4 pm 4cr.
GRS SO 803 Seminar: Gender Stratification
This course will allow students to further their understanding of the persistence of inequality between women and men in the workforce. What has changed and what has remained the same? We will examine the nature and causes of inequality in post/industrial societies, especially in the United sttes. Students will have the opportunity to engage in independent scholarship in the seminar, exploring their own questions about gender and work in greater depth. Professor Catherine Connell. Tues 2-5 pm 4 cr.
GRS SO 808 Seminar: Ethnic, Race, and Minority Relations
Formation and position of ethnic minorities in the United States, including cross-group comparisons from England, Africa, and other parts of the world. Readings and field experience. Professor Ruha Benjamin, Weds 9am-12pm 4 cr.
GRS SO 818 Seminar: Medical Sociology
Sociological factors in physical and mental illness as they operate in the community, hospitals, and interpersonal relations. Current research on selected topics in medical sociology; contributions to sociological theory and their practical application. Professor Alya Guseva, Weds 9am-12 4cr.
GRS SO 820 Seminar: Women and Social Change in the Developing World
Studies women in nonindustrial countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Stresses empirical research, theory, and methodology. Comparisons among regions and with industrial countries important. Focus on sex segregation, female labor force participation, migration, fertility, family roles, and women and political power. Professor Susan Eckstein, Tues 3:30-6:30 4cr.
GRS SO 838 Seminar:International Migration
Explores the social dynamics of contemporary international migration, ranging from the development of transnational migrant communities to the impact of state policies that strive to regulate migrant labor flows. Professor Nazli Kibria, Mon 1-4pm 4cr.
GRS SO 840 Seminar: Political Sociology
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. Profesor Steven Kalberg, Tues 1-4pm 4 cr.
GRS SO 862 Seminar: Great Theorists
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. Professor Steven Kalberg, Thurs 1-4pm 4 cr.
GRS SO 952 Dissertation Workshop
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. Professor Nancy Ammerman, Thurs 1-4pm 2cr.
GRS SO 701 Classic Social Theory, Prof. John Stone – M 9-12pm
GRS SO 702 Proseminar: Social Methods, Prof. Emily Barman – F 9-12pm
GRS SO 765 Religion and Society, Prof. Anjulet Tucker – W 3-6pm
GRS SO 822 Religion and Social Change
GRS SO 822 Religion and Social Change, Prof. Nancy Ammerman – M 12-3 pm