Middlebury

SOAN0252A-S10

Social Psychology in Sociology

Social Psychology in Sociology
The purpose of this course is to examine the relationship between self and society from a sociological perspective. Our initial focus will on the nature of symbols, language, and the social self as theorized by G. H. Mead and early "symbolic interactionists." We will then address the presentation of self through the works of Erving Goffman, and subsequently consider more contemporary concerns, such as emotions, emotional labor, and inequality in social interaction. The second half of the course will address questions of identity and debates surrounding the emergence of "postmodern" selves. Limited places available for students to satisfy the college writing requirement. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21534
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
0252
Section Identifier:
A

Course

SOAN 0252

All Sections in Spring 2010

Spring 2010

SOAN0252A-S10 Lecture (Han)
SOAN0252B-S10 Lecture (Han)