Upper-Division

Introduction to economic sociology using field visits to key sites of production and consumption to investigate sociological ideas about the modern economy.

An intensive examination of major substantive monographs representing pluralist, elite, and class theories of the state in industrialized capitalist democracies.

Provides a general introduction to the history of Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, and Southeast Asians, within the context of American history. Examines the diverse processes of immigration, the formation of communities, work, and family relations of Asians and Asian Americans. Looks at how social, political, and economic changes in the larger U.S. society have affected the lives of Asians in America. Offered in alternate academic years.

Uses historical-comparative method to explore role of religion in global and local social movements. Case studies include historical analysis of the civil rights movement, Islamic movements, liberation theology, and millenarian movements. Topics vary annually. Recommended for social science and history majors.

Under the supervision of the instructor, the student works with a group of students in a lower-division course, leading discussions, explaining material, reading and marking submissions, consulting individually and/or in other ways assisting in the teaching of a course. Interview and selection by professor required. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and excellent performance in core courses in the major. Enrollment restricted to senior sociology majors.

Teaching of a lower-division seminar under faculty supervision. (See course 42.) Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.