2007-08 - Pitzer College

276 SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
42. Framing Urban Life
44CH. Latino Migration to the U.S.
46. Sociology of Immigration
64. LGBT Social Issues
67. Sociology of Knowledge
69. The News: Politics & Power
71. Sociology of Popular Music
75. Global Media and Culture
76. Film & Society
78. Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
79. Scandinavian Culture & Society
82. Race, Inequality and Politics of Education
84. Non-Violent Social Change
87. Sociology of Developing Areas
92. Street Gangs and Urban Politics
Ont 101. Critical Community Studies
111. Alternative Modes of Social Organization
124. Race, Place, and Space
125. Urban Studies
134. Urban Life in Los Angeles [Soc. 40]
135. Comparative Immigration [Soc. 1]
137. Sociology of Everyday Life
142. Transatlantic Black and Asian Experience
145CH. Restructuring Communities [Soc. 30CH]
147AA. Asian Americans and Sport
152. Politics of Gender: Science, Medicine, & Technology
155CH. Rural and Urban Social Movements [Soc. 1]
158. Global Diasporas
160. Collective Memory
165. Secularism and Critique of Religion
175. Fieldwork in Health Care [Soc. 122]
178. Social Movements Face the New World Order
179. Social Movements through the Present
181. Violence in Intimate Relationships [some prior work in social sciences]
190. Sociology of Arab-Israeli Conflict
191. Sociology of the West Indies
C. Practicing the Craft of Sociology:
199a. Senior Seminar
199b. Advanced Independent Research Study or Thesis
1. Sociology and Its View of the World. An introductory course in sociology concerned
with what the discipline of sociology does, how it views the world, its differences from
and similarities to other social sciences, and the various sub-fields of sociology. The main
themes pursued will be the comparison of social structures, social change, power and
authority, social organization, and the individual and society. This course is required for
all upper-division work (course numbers 100 and above) in Sociology. Fall, A. Mezahav, P.
Zuckerman/Spring, E. Steinman.
3BK/ASAM. Transatlantic Black/Asian Film, Literature, and Sociology. Organized as a
film festival series, this course explores Black and Asian transatlantic immigrations,
histories, and representations via film and popular culture. The course employs film,
cultural criticism, sociological literature, and guest speakers/directors as core materials
for examination and discussion. D. Basu/L. Harris. [not offered 2007-08]
10. Cars and Culture. More than any other object, the automobile reflects 20th century
values and aspirations. In this course we will explore the place of the automobile in
contemporary culture. We will consider how it has been shaped by economic, political,
and social forces, and how it has itself been an economic, political, and cultural force.
Enrollment is limited. R. Volti [not offered 2007-08]
13. Economy and Society. The social and cultural dimensions of economic structure and
behavior are presented in this class. The class will begin with a historical narrative of
economic change and will be followed by an examination of economic organization and
distribution. The course will conclude with a consideration of possible interactions of
economic and social change in the future. R. Volti. [not offered 2007-08]
14. Social Stratification. This course examines conflicting perspectives on the nature,
causes, and consequences of social stratification and inequality. Attention is paid to how
individuals and groups are differentiated, ranked, and evaluated. Enrollment is limited.
Letter grades only. Spring, J. Calderon.
25. Technology and People. This course explores the social causes and consequences of
technological change. It will present theoretical approaches to the study of technology in
conjunction with studies of particular aspects of work, communication, warfare, and medicine.
No particular technical expertise is needed: students should simply have an interest in the
social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of technological change. Spring, R. Volti.
30CH. Chicanos in Contemporary Society. Sociological analysis of the theoretical and
methodological approaches used to study Chicano communities. The course offers an
overview facing Chicanos in the U.S. society including issues on immigration, employment,
family, ethnicity and identity, education, politics, and health. [not offered 2007-08]
34. Sociology of Education. This course explores the role of education in society.
Drawing from the work of Paulo Freire, bell hooks, and Michael James, students will
interpret various educational paradigms in relation to inequality, race, geography, class,
gender, and sexuality. As part of a social documentation project, students will research
the use of “popular education” in social movements. Prerequisites: ASAM 150 or 60CH,
or GFS 61CH, or 10BK or written permission. K. Yep. [not offered 2007-08]
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35. Race and Ethnic Relations. This course examines major concepts and theories in the
study of race and ethnic relations. Attention is given to the social construction of race as it
relates to interethnic conflict, immigration patterns, and the intersections of class, race,
and gender. Enrollment is limited. Letter grades only. Spring, J. Calderon.