Sociology Course Offerings
Summer 2012 Courses
Session I: May 22nd- June 29th
SO100 Introduction to Sociology
Room SOC 241
Monday, Wednesday 1-430PM
Lecturer Zophia Edwards
SO 205 American Families
Room SOC B61
Mondays, Wednesdays 5-930PM
Professor Catherine Connell
SO207 Race & Ethnicity
Room SOC 241
Tuesdays, Thursdays 9-1230PM
Professor Ruha Benjamin
SO215 Sociology of Health Care
Room SOC b59
Mondays, Wednesdays, 10-130PM
Professor Alya Guseva
SO306 Boston’s People
Room SOC 241
Tuesdays, Thursdays 1-430PM
Lecturer Don Gillis
FALL 2012
Introductory Course Offerings
*Indicates course fulfills SS Divisional Requirement
*CAS SO 100 Principles in Sociology (TR 930-11AM; MWF 10-11AM)
Start thinking like a sociologist with Professor Ashley Mears (Tuesdays and Thursdays) or lecturer Susan Holsapple (MWF). Has Discussion Sections.
*CAS SO 205 The American Family (TR 3:30-5PM)
So families aren’t just random results of Cupid’s arrow? Lecturer Cara Bowman will introduce sociological ways to think about families.
*CAS SO 207 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (TR 200-330PM)
In an increasingly diverse world, this is a hot topic. Lecturer Don Gillis provides new ways to think about it.
*CAS SO 209 Crime and Delinquency (TR 930-11AM)
Examination of criminal justice systems, including police, courts, and corrections. Evaluation of current theories and research. With Professor Peter Yeager
*CAS SO 215 Sociology of Healthcare (TR 11-1230PM)
Think doctors and hospitals are always and everywhere the same? This will challenge you to expand your horizons. With Professor Alya Guseva. Has Discussion Sections.
*CAS SO 240 Sexuality and Social Life (MWF 10-11AM)
Where do sexual identities and desires come from? How do we learn about sex – what’s “good”, what’s “bad”, and what we really want? This course answers these questions and more by exploring the social meanings and interpretations of sex and sexuality. With Professor Catherine Connell. Has Discussion Sections.
*CAS SO 242 Globalization and World Poverty (TR 1230-2PM)
This ever popular survey, led by Professor Susan Eckstein, will refocus your worldview.
Courses for Majors
CAS SO 201 Sociological Methods (TR 330-5PM; TR 11-1230PM)
*Prereq: one introductory course or consent of instructors. Professors Emily Barman and Sigrun Olafsdottir take you into the world of sociological research. [330-5 Barman], [11-1230 with Olafsdottir]
CAS SO 203 Sociological Theories (MWF 10-11AM or MWF 1-2PM)
*Prereq: one introductory course or consent of instructors. Professor Julian Go [10-11AM] or Prof. David Swartz [1-2PM] can be your guide to the great thinkers who have tried to figure out how society works.
CAS SO 303 Substantive Themes in Sociological Theory (MWF 11-12PM)
*Prereq:(CASSO203) Conflict, change, authority, and order; what have classic thinkers said about these topics, and how have modern thinkers responded? Professor Jeff Coulter draws the connections.
CAS SO 400 Advanced Research Practicum (W 12-3PM)
COREQ: SO401 or consent of instructor Prereq:(CASSO303) and (beginning Spring 2013), junior standing Advanced training in developing research questions, research ethics, Institutional Research Board proposals, and data collection and analysis. Required for Work For Distinction students.
Electives and Advanced Courses
CAS SO 210 Confronting Persistent Social Inequalities in American Schools: (M 8-12PM, W 811AM)
Examines issues of race, culture, gender, and identity in urban elementary classrooms. Course taught at the Trotter School; transportation provided. Includes a field placement. Jenkins 2 cr.
CAS SO 206 Introduction to the Sociology of Globalization (TR 2-330PM)
Considers globalization’s impacts on the workplace, the environment, and other institutions as well as the emergence of global social movements, with lecturer Nicole Aschoff.
CAS SO 250 Introduction to the Sociology of Religion (TR 1230-2PM)
Explore the role of religion in the organization of meaning within human societies. With lecturer Justin Stoll.
CAS SO 304 Formal Organizations (TR330-5PM)
Formal organizations as social systems, organizational development, trends, and relations with the social environment. With lecturer Courtney Feldscher.
CAS SO 306 Boston’s People (W 3-6PM)
Professor Japonica Brown-Saracino Engages scholarship on contemporary and historic dynamics of Boston’s neighborhoods and of the metropolis as a whole, the course introduces students to sociological perspectives on the city in which they live. Course includes field trips, guest speakers, and student research endeavors.
CAS SO 320 Political Sociology (MWF 1-2PM)
Prereq:(CASSO201 & CASSO203) Theories and research in political sociology and comparative politics. Examines the ways political ideas and governmental structures affect current issues, with Professor John Stone.
CAS SO 323 Medical Markets (TR 2-33OPM)
Prof. Alya Guseva will lead you to examine the markets for surrogacy services, eggs, sperm, organs and blood, cadavers, caretaking, pharmaceuticals, physical and cognitive enhancements, genetic testing and diagnostic imaging services
CAS SO 334 Mental Illness (MWF 1-2PM)
Prereq:(CASSO203) or consent of instructor. Professor Jeff Coulter explores the way different societies respond to mental illness
Advanced Seminars
CAS SO 403 Seminar: Gender Stratification (M 2-5PM)
Prereq:(CASSO203) and junior or senior standing Professor Laurel Smith-Doerr
CAS SO 404: Seminar: In the Family (T 930-1230PM)
Lecturer Maureen Sullivan
CAS SO 411 Seminar: Non-profits (T 930-1230PM)
Prereq:(CASSO201 & CASSO203) or consent of instructor. Professor Emily Barman
CAS SO 415 Seminar: Sociology of Law (R 2-5PM)
Prereq:(CASSO203) or consent of instructor Professor Peter Yeager
CAS SO 417 Seminar: Community Sociology (M 9-12PM)
Prereq:(CASSO244) or consent of instructor Professor Japonica Brown-Saracino
CAS SO 420 Seminar: Women and Social Change (T 330-630PM)
Prereq: major or minor in sociology or anthropology. Professor Susan Eckstein
CAS SO 448 Seminar: Culture, Markets, and Inequality (R 2-5pm)
Prereq:(CASSO201 & CASSO203) Professor Ashley Mears
CAS SO 462 Seminar: Great Theorists (T 2-5PM)
Prereq:(CASSO203) Professor John Stone
CAS SO 521 Seminar: Social Determinants of Population Health (W 10-1PM)
Professor Patricia Rieker
CAS SO 534 Seminar: Modernity and Social Change (F 1-4PM)
Professor Julian Go