Seminar on Sociology of Culture

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course examines the major sociological perspectives on the emergence and nature of contemporary urban culture. The course will examine issues such as the culture-ideology debate, high culture versus low culture, commercial mass culture, secular rituals and the increasing impact of mass media. Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required. Requisite Courses: SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 [prerequisite(s)].