SOCY1036 · Sociology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
The aim of this course is to introduce students to sociology while exploring Latin American societies. The course will start with a general presentation of both sociology and Latin America. We will discuss what sociology is, and the different ways of studying societies. We will take some time to study the birth of modern Latin American nations. Relying on this historical background, we will explore Latin American societies through sociological concepts such as race, gender, social violence, religion, sports, and culture. Finally, we will pay attention to U.S.-LA relations and the fact of Latino people living in the United States.
Course experience
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Organization
4.4 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.2 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
3.9 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.5 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 section