SOC 103 - Sociology through Film

(3 credits)

This course will use film to introduce students to the sociological perspective. Documentary films, journalistic films, feature films, television episodes, and homemade videos serve as the centerpiece of the course. Their sociological importance will be explored through lecture, discussion, and readings. The course will not only explore sociology through film, it will also address the sociology of film, introducing students to the sociology of popular culture and giving students practice in sociological research methods.