Listed in: American Studies, as AMST-155
Pawan H. Dhingra (Section 01)
The goal of this course is to explain how our daily, social environment in the United States is constructed and shapes our lives. We will address such questions as why some succeed at school while others fail; what effect culture has on our behavior; why there are class, gender, and racial inequalities; how socialization takes place; and what role politics plays in our society. This course introduces students to these and other sociological topics as well as to dominant theories and methods used to make sense of such social phenomena. Students are encouraged to bring their own insights to class as we challenge common assumptions of these major issues that refer to all of us.
Limited to 25 students. Spring semester. Professor Dhingra.
Section 01
Tu 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM CHAP 101
Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM CHAP 101
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapping the Social Landscape: Readings in Sociology | Sage Publications, Inc. | Ferguson, Susan | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Ain't No Makin' It: Aspirations and Attainment in a Low-Income Neighborhood | Westview Press | MacLeod, Jay | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Playing to Win: Raising Children in a Competitive Culture | University of California Press | Friedman, Hilary | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.