Course Description
An introduction to cultural sociology and exploration of cultural products and practices, the relationship between culture and society, and issues pertaining to meaning, interpretation, and representation.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify, compare and contrast different sociological definitions of culture
- Explain the social dimension of culture, including popular culture, its uses in everyday life, and its mobilization by various groups
- Identify and summarize the main ideas in a sociological text
- Write a critical review of a sociological text
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Annotations | 37% |
| Discussions | 26% |
| Written and video assignments | 27% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-94 | A |
| <94-90 | A- |
| <90-87 | B+ |
| <87-84 | B |
| <84-80 | B- |
| <80-77 | C+ |
| <77-74 | C |
| <74-70 | C- |
| <70-67 | D+ |
| <67-64 | D |
| <64-60 | D- |
| <60 and below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
This is an asynchronous online course that does not require attending classes. Participation in online discussions is required.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.