A study of social, scientific, and humanistic conceptions of cultural movements and individual identity in modern societies. Special attention given to development of the avant-garde and recent counterculture. This required course begins with an overview of the discipline, examining the basic theoretical perspectives and how those affect the issues, methods, and uses of sociology. The rest of the course emphasizes the students' own relationship to sociology, and the work and educational opportunities available to those with sociological training. Students will engage in project activities that will help them define their own future goals.
Course is limited to junior and senior students.
Individually directed study and reading under the guidance of an instructor who is willing to advise an advanced student in those areas where no specific courses presently exist. Individually designed and directed readings in areas where no specific courses presently exist. Detailed analysis of a particular topic in sociology not covered closely by regularly offered courses. Internships for students majoring in any of the subject areas in the Social Science Division are all taken under this course designation. For more details, see the folder marked on this bulletin board.