Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
This course is modeled after "Great Books" literature courses in the humanities, but with two important differences: we read non-fiction books in the social sciences rather than the humanities, written by highly prominent contemporary social scientists. The course title refers to the fact that the books are new, hence their potential greatness has yet to be confirmed by the test of time. We choose living authors to give students a unique opportunity: to interact with each of the six authors in Q&A sessions in person or via video conferencing. This fall some of the authors will appear in person for Q&A and the others will Skype with the class.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2023SP
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Combined with:
HD 2580, ILRGL 2580, PSYCH 2580
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
7085SOC 2580 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ceci, S
Macy, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
7086SOC 2580 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ceci, S
Macy, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
7087SOC 2580 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ceci, S
Macy, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
7088SOC 2580 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ceci, S
Macy, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
7089SOC 2580 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ceci, S
Macy, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
7090SOC 2580 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ceci, S
Macy, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
7091SOC 2580 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ceci, S
Macy, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
