In this class, you will have two avenues for bringing the material alive. First, we will have frequent class discussions. Everyone, I hope, will at some point be an active participant in these. Even if you are not talking, however, you can deepen your understanding of the material by listening attentively and reflecting upon what your classmates are saying. Second, throughout the semester, you will produce a series of short analytical papers, in which you will be asked to reflect upon, question, and critique what you are learning and explore how it might relate to your everyday life.
Sociology is the study of society.
I will want to speak with anyone who habitually leaves class early or arrives late. If you must have a pager on, set it to vibrate. Do not make it a habit of expecting pages or phone calls during class time. Return to top The Texts and Other Readings 1. Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, third edition .