UC Press, Berkeley. The course also requires access to the Internet since weekly assignments and other important information are posted on the class web site. Course format The class will involve a mix of lecture and discussion. Lectures will address both assigned readings and sociological concepts that were not addressed in the readings. Discussion will focus on understanding the readings and on applying the readings and concepts to our own experiences.
Discussion is a regular part of the course, so come prepared to discuss the readings.
In general, we will focus on applying the readings, not on memorizing facts from them. To assist in preparing for class there is a short weekly writing assignment. Due to the amount of writing required, class will typically end about 30 minutes earlier than the posted time. Since this is a 3 credit course, expect to spend between 9 and 12 hours per week in the class, writing brief papers, or studying. Some weeks may take more time, others less.