SOC 5030 – Classical Sociological Theory (3)

Hunter, enrl 12, M 10:00-12:30pm

Prerequisites: Six credits of sociology or permission of instructor; open to advanced undergraduates

Seminar focusing on the writing of Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and other social theories.  Open to students in related disciplines.

SOC 5059 - Sociology of Science (3)

Aviles, enrl 12, T 1:00pm – 3:30pm

This course offers an introduction to the Sociology of Science through a survey of significant works that touch
on major theoretical schools and subjects central to sociological studies of science and technology. The purpose
of the course is to enable students to become conversant in the literature central to the disciplinary subfield of
Sociology of Science and interdisciplinary Science and Technology Studies. Those interested in petitioning for
Sociology of Science as an area for comprehensive exams should also read the listed recommended text and
are encouraged to consult me for an extended bibliography of works in addition to those provided. Evaluation
of course performance is based on one final paper, due at the end of the term, and participation in seminar
discussions.

SOC 5100 – Research Design and Methods (3)

Slez, enrl 12, W 9:30am - 12:00pm

Prerequisites: SOC 3120, or graduate standing, six credits of sociology or permission of instructor

Study of the steps necessary to design a research project including searching the literature, formulating a problem, deriving propositions, operationalizing concepts, constructing explanations, and testing hypothesis.

SOC 5120 – Intermediate Statistics (4)

Gorman, enrl 12, W 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Prerequisites: SOC 3130, or graduate standing; six credits of Sociology or permission of instructor.

Studies the social science applications of analysis of variance, correlation, and regression; and consideration of causal models.

Lab required.

SOC 8051– Sociology of Work (3)

Wang, enrl 12, T 11:30am – 2:00pm

Prerequisites: Graduate status; six credits in sociology or permission from the instructor.

This course spans a diversity of themes, questions, concepts, and approaches that are rooted in and centered around work and labor in the context of global capitalism. The main purpose of the course is to provide you with a nuanced understanding of social inequalities and operations of power by examining work and labor from a global vantage point. We will be examining the tourism industry in South Africa, the fortune-telling industry in Türkiye, sex work industry in Japan, and the work of care in orangutan rehabilitation in Malaysia among others. Additionally, we will explore studies of work and labor that incorporate novel theoretical approaches such as new materialism, affect theory, postcolonialism, and queer of color theory. More precisely, we will focus on concepts like affect, entanglements, and disidentification in understanding the interlocking dynamics of political economy, work, power, and hierarchy across race, gender, and class, as well as between humans and non-humans.

SOC 8030 – Sociological Issues (1)

Polillo, enrl. 30, R 12:30pm - 1:45pm

Contemporary issues affecting sociology as a science, as an academic discipline, and as a profession.  Frequent guest lectures.

SOC 8998 – Non-Topical Research, Preparation for MA Research (1-12)

For Master’s research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.

SOC 8999 – Non-Topical Research (1-12)

For Master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director

SOC 9998 – Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1-12)

For Doctoral Research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

SOC 9999 – Non-Topical Research (After Ph.D. Proposal) (1-12)

For Doctoral Research, taken after a dissertation director has been selected.