This is an upper-level sociology course, designed to explore the relationship between diverse macro societal changes and group variations in the sequencing and timing of adult developmental transitions across the life course. Drawing on interdisciplinary resources, the conceptual framework of the course will reflect recent scholarship in the development of the life course perspective. No prior statistical training is necessary. The course includes lectures, discussions, readings, and videos. Students will be expected to stay current with all required readings and to participate in class discussions.
Videos are part of the course content.
In other words, students will be held responsible for all material presented or assigned in the course. There is no textbook for this course. Reading assignments draw on a range of journal articles and book chapters. Many of the readings are compiled into a photocopied packet that can be purchased at Holmes Student Center Bookstore. I recommend that you purchase a three-hole binder to organize both sets of readings in order of their appearance in the syllabus.