Courses
Course Descriptions and Schedules
Sample Syllabi for Select Courses
The following are syllabi for some of the recently taught courses in the department. These syllabi illustrate the general themes likely to be covered in these courses, but readings and assignments will vary by semester.
Soc 151: Principles of Sociology (Brown)
Soc 151: Principles of Sociology (Yamane)
Soc 270: Sociological Theory (Yamane)
Soc 301: Sociology of Religion (Yamane)
Soc 327: Sociology of Emotions (Simon)
Soc 334: Sociology of Education (Soares)
Soc 359: Race and Ethnic Relations (Brown)
Soc 360: Social Inequality (Brown)
Soc 363: Global Capitalism (Taplin)
Soc 364: Political Sociology (Brown, general overview)
Soc 364: Political Sociology (Brown, focus on civil rights)
Soc 365: Technology, Culture, and Change (Taplin)
Soc 381: Sociology of Gender, Social Relationships and Well-Being Over the Life Course (Simon)
Soc 381a: Social Psychological Perspectives on Social Inequality (Simon)