SOC 35422 Sociology of Culture

This course introduces students to the sociology of culture. It examines how sociologists define culture, and how cultures shape individuals, nations, and economies. It focuses on an array of topics such as cultural production, membership in subcultural groups, culture and class, politics, occupations, markets, and consumption in art, food, music, fashion, literature, and film. Students will develop a knowledge of different sociological theories and will look at questions of culture from a sociological lens. Prerequisite: SOC 35101.

Credits

3