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Self, Culture and Society 1 (Section 91)

Program(s): Undergraduate Courses

This course is currently at capacity. Students who currently are on the waitlist will be given priority if places become available.

*Taught Online*  The “Self, Culture, and Society” sequence introduces students to a broad range of social scientific theories and methodologies that deepen their understanding of basic problems of cultural, social, and historical existence. The first “quarter” deals with the conceptual foundations of political economy and theories of capitalism and meaning in modern society. The social theories of Ibn Khaldun, Smith, Marx, and Weber, supplemented by historical and ethnographic works, serve as points of departure for considering the characterizing features of the modern world. Particular emphasis is given to socioeconomic structure, theories of historical change, possibilities for individual freedom, the meaning of work, and globalization. Classes are conducted as discussion seminars, rather than lectures, focused on the texts assigned.  The focus will be on understanding complex arguments regarding the nature of modern social life.

Remote or Residential

✓ Remote Course

 

Course Considerations

Students must be comfortable with seminar-style discussion.

Social Sciences Core courses (SOSC 12400-12500-12600) must be taken in sequence.  

Course Overview

Start Date

June 10

End Date

June 28

Current Grade / Education Level

Undergrad / Grad

Program

Undergraduate Courses

Class Details

Course Code

SOSC 12400 91

Class Day(s)

Tues Wed Thurs

Class Duration (CST)

9:00

12:30 P.M.

Session

Session I

Course Length

3 weeks

Primary Instructor

Jennifer Spruill

Academic Interest

Social Sciences (e.g., history, sociology)