18 courses with the subject SOCL H, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
A sociological examination of how consumption, lifestyle and taste come together to operate as a site of class difference and social reproduction.
This seminar provides an introduction to sociology, to the doing of sociology, through an examination of selected major works in the discipline. We use these works as exemplifications of how we might do social theory, not as texts to be criticized. The two semesters of this course are autonomous; either semester in the sequence may be taken alone, and either semester may be taken first. Together, the two mesh into a systematically-constructed whole, leading to a more coherent perspective on the accomplishments and future tasks of sociology than either provides alone. There is some variation between different sections of the course.
This seminar provides an introduction to sociology, to the doing of sociology, through an examination of selected major works in the discipline. We use these works as exemplifications of how we might do social theory, not as texts to be criticized. The two semesters of this course are autonomous; either semester in the sequence may be taken alone, and either semester may be taken first. Together, the two mesh into a systematically-constructed whole, leading to a more coherent perspective on the accomplishments and future tasks of sociology than either provides alone. Section 001 with Gould will highlight works by Durkheim and Freud (supplemented by a bit of Parsons, Mead, etc.). Section 002 with McKeever will highlight works by Durkheim, Mead, and Schutz.
Why do some people have more of the things that matter? This course explores the structuring of inequality in industrial societies. We will discuss the ways in which sociological research has demonstrated the importance of social institutions in causing inequality. In particular, the course will look at how categorical inequality is generated and maintained. Lottery Preference: Reserve 15 seats for first year students. First-year students have preference in lottery.
An introduction to the use of statistics and quantitative data analysis in sociological research. Prerequisite(s): SOCL 155 A or B, or instructor consent
This course examines and provides basic training in qualitative methods used in sociological research, including the application and conceptualization of theory, research design, sampling, strategies for framing research and interview questions, and data coding and analysis. Prerequisite(s): SOCL 155A or SOCL 155B, or instructor consent
The aim of the course is to introduce the relationship between art, culture, and society. Prerequisite(s): SOCL 155A, or SOCL 155B, or permission of instructor
This course explores key contemporary research in particular fields within the discipline. The focus of the course changes across semesters and faculty who design it.
An examination of the effects of class and race on educational and occupational outcomes, emphasizing the contemporary United States.
This course explores contemporary political movements to measure learning outcomes in educational institutions. It covers such topics as NCLB legislation, standardized testing for college admissions, assessment of college education, and development of online learning tools. Crosslisted: Sociology, Education
This course examines the social organization of political power in the U.S., focusing on the State, the influence of economic power (corporations & the economic elite) on political decision making, and “democracy”: to what degree are we a democratic nation, what is the state of democracy now, and what might the future hold? We will explore the foundations of the major theories of state and social power—class (Marx), elite (Weber), and pluralist (de Toqueville) as well as more contemporary theories.
The sociological analysis of economic systems and the sociological reconstruction of microeconomic theory.
An examination of the jurisprudential consequences derived from the sociological reconstruction of micro-economic and philosophical theories.
Thesis work, two semesters required of majors in their senior year.
Thesis work, two semesters required of majors in their senior year.
Students may act as assistants in certain courses that they themselves have already completed. Responsibilities may include the opportunity to lead discussions, informal teaching assistance, a short list of advanced reading and a paper on an agreed topic.
Students may act as assistants in certain courses that they themselves have already completed. Responsibilities may include the opportunity to lead discussions, informal teaching assistance, a short list of advanced reading and a paper on an agreed topic.
Research papers and reading courses on special topics related to the individual interests of advanced students. Prerequisite(s): The instructor' s approval of a research or reading proposal
Source: Haverford College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
