Race, Minorities and Discrimination. An examination of the patterns of structured inequality in American society, including a variety of minority, racial and ethnic groups. Sociology of the Mass Media. Seminar of how society shapes the mass media and the effects of the mass media on individuals and society. Topics include propaganda, television violence and aggression, and advertising.
Special attention is given to values and images portrayed by the mass media.
Sociology of Modern London. This course will examine selected racial and ethnic groups of London, their inter-relationships and their relationships to the dominant culture. Offered in the London Program. A critical analysis of selected themes and issues in contemporary sociology. Topics may vary.