Sociology of Socialization and Development

6 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Using several theoretical perspectives, this course investigates the processes of socialization and personality formation through this life cycle. Emphasis is placed on the content, stages and agencies of socialization in a variety of social contexts. Discussion and analysis are based on social, social psychological and comparative data. Requisite Courses: SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 (Declared Majors in Developmental Studies may have the requisite waived by obtaining permission of the Sociology Department Chair) [prerequisite(s)].