Sociology (SOC)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

SOC 1101

This course is a broad introduction to the field of sociology.  Course materials are designed to illustrate the distinctive features of the sociological perspective and to start you thinking sociologically ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5344 SOC 1101   LEC 001

  •  6271 SOC 1101   DIS 201

  •  6272 SOC 1101   DIS 202

  •  6273 SOC 1101   DIS 203

  •  6274 SOC 1101   DIS 204

  •  6275 SOC 1101   DIS 205

  •  6276 SOC 1101   DIS 206

  •  7332 SOC 1101   DIS 207

  •  8436 SOC 1101   DIS 208

  •  7709 SOC 1101   DIS 209

  •  7710 SOC 1101   DIS 210

  •  8353 SOC 1101   DIS 211

SOC 1290

Introduces students to the sociological analysis of American society through the lens of film. Major themes involve race, class, and gender; upward and downward mobility; incorporation and exclusion; small ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 1290

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  8645 SOC 1290   LEC 001

SOC 1900

This course will address questions of justice posed by current political controversies, for example, controversies over immigration, economic inequality, American nationalism, the government's role in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 1901PHIL 1901

  • 1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Democracy, Equality, and Justice, Now

  •  8039 SOC 1900   SEM 101

  • Weekly discussions of urgent moral and political questions about democratic values and social justice, such as controversies over inequality of political power (“The system is rigged”); inclusion, diversity and political action (including “identity politics”); patriotism and cosmopolitanism; immigration; economic and racial inequality; and the global prospects of democracy. Brief readings as well as lectures (available in video) in the Spring Ethics and Public Life series on democracy will be starting points for mutual learning.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 1901PHIL 1901

  • 1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Democracy, Equality, and Justice, Now

  •  8263 SOC 1900   SEM 102

  • Weekly discussions of urgent moral and political questions about democratic values and social justice, such as controversies over inequality of political power (“The system is rigged”); inclusion, diversity and political action (including “identity politics”); patriotism and cosmopolitanism; immigration; economic and racial inequality; and the global prospects of democracy. Brief readings as well as lectures (available in video) in the Spring Ethics and Public Life series on democracy will be starting points for mutual learning.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 1901PHIL 1901

  • 1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Democracy, Equality, and Justice, Now

  •  8264 SOC 1900   SEM 103

  • Weekly discussions of urgent moral and political questions about democratic values and social justice, such as controversies over inequality of political power (“The system is rigged”); inclusion, diversity and political action (including “identity politics”); patriotism and cosmopolitanism; immigration; economic and racial inequality; and the global prospects of democracy. Brief readings as well as lectures (available in video) in the Spring Ethics and Public Life series on democracy will be starting points for mutual learning.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 1901PHIL 1901

  • 1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Democracy, Equality, and Justice, Now

  •  9105 SOC 1900   SEM 104

  • Weekly discussions of urgent moral and political questions about democratic values and social justice, such as controversies over inequality of political power (“The system is rigged”); inclusion, diversity and political action (including “identity politics”); patriotism and cosmopolitanism; immigration; economic and racial inequality; and the global prospects of democracy. Brief readings as well as lectures (available in video) in the Spring Ethics and Public Life series on democracy will be starting points for mutual learning.

SOC 2190

What is the driving force behind economic growth? How do people find jobs? Does culture matter for economic action? What exactly is a market? Why is there a concentration of high-tech firms in Silicon ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16709 SOC 2190   LEC 001

  • 16710 SOC 2190   DIS 201

SOC 2206

International development concerns the gains, losses and tensions associated with the process of social change - as it affects human populations, social institutions and the environment. This course considers ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 2050

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  •  5483 SOC 2206   LEC 001

  • Juniors and Seniors may choose to take course for 1 additional credit if selected from applicant pool during first week of class. To earn 1 additional credit student must attend ADDITIONAL section meeting on Friday immediately following regular class discussion time. All students must initially enroll in LEC 1, DIS 1 for 3 credits. If course full, contact vlh1@cornell.edu to be placed on waitlist. This does NOT guarantee enrollment.

  •  7243 SOC 2206   DIS 201

  •  7336 SOC 2206   DIS 202

SOC 2208

This course reviews contemporary approaches to understanding social inequality and the processes by which it comes to be seen as legitimate, natural, or desirable.  We address questions of the following ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 2090PAM 2208

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7711 SOC 2208   LEC 001

  •  8326 SOC 2208   DIS 201

  •  8327 SOC 2208   DIS 202

  •  8328 SOC 2208   DIS 203

  •  8329 SOC 2208   DIS 204

  •  8330 SOC 2208   DIS 205

  •  8331 SOC 2208   DIS 206

  •  8332 SOC 2208   DIS 207

  •  8333 SOC 2208   DIS 208

  • 18579 SOC 2208   DIS 209

SOC 2250

The primary goal of this course is to understand the relationship between education and society, with an emphasis on exploring educational inequality. To accomplish this, we will ask questions such as: ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  8646 SOC 2250   LEC 001

SOC 2320

How do we develop and manage our identities in an increasingly complex world? How are our identities formed through interactions with other people, the groups to which we belong, and the groups from which ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9103 SOC 2320   SEM 101

SOC 2330

Global conflicts, raising children, electing presidents, praying for a loved one: from the mundane to the extraordinary, religion plays a significant role in social life, regardless of whether or not one ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: RELST 2330

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17080 SOC 2330   SEM 101

SOC 2340

This course explores how the goods and experiences we consume hold meaning within a culture and, as a result, affect our social lives. Readings and course discussion will focus on how consumption practices ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17071 SOC 2340   SEM 101

SOC 2390

Looking for love in the digital age is quite different from the ways our ancestors met and found mates in previous generations.  Today's young adults are delaying marriage and embarking on new ways of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PAM 2390

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9514 SOC 2390   LEC 001

SOC 2460

The course focuses on drug use and abuse as a social rather than as a medical or psychopathological phenomenon. Specifically, the course deals with the history of drug use and regulatory attempts in the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6590 SOC 2460   LEC 001

  •  6591 SOC 2460   DIS 201

  •  6592 SOC 2460   DIS 202

SOC 2560

This course provides an introduction to the sociological perspective of law and legal institutions in modern society. A key question is the extent to which the law creates and maintains social order. And, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16765 SOC 2560   LEC 001

SOC 2650

Exploration and analysis of the Hispanic experience in the United States. Examines the sociohistorical background and economic, psychological, and political factors that converge to shape a Latino group ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 2655DSOC 2650LSP 2010

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5347 SOC 2650   LEC 001

SOC 3080

In this course, we will consider the role social networks play in the genesis and perpetuation of power, influence, and control in society. We will read and discuss some key sociological theories of power ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17390 SOC 3080   SEM 101

SOC 3190

Introduction to the main ideas and lines of research in contemporary sociology, from the emergence of the field in the American academy to the present. We read the work of seminal theorists and researchers ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8334 SOC 3190   SEM 101

SOC 3240

Humans have fraught relationships with the animals, plants, land, water—even geological processes—around us. We come together to revere, conserve, protect the things many call nature. We struggle over ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: DSOC 3240STS 3241

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7364 SOC 3240   LEC 001

SOC 3570

After examining alternative explanations for why individuals obtain different amounts and types of educational training, the course focuses on how an individual's family background and race affect his ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 16711 SOC 3570   SEM 101

SOC 3580

This course showcases frontier research that uses big data and graphical analysis to understand our social world. Topics include inequality and opportunity, success in higher education, the gender wage ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17185 SOC 3580   LEC 001

SOC 3680

Corruption, and the perception of corruption, pervades many aspects of society and has become a source of political protest around the world. This course focuses on the similarities and differences between ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3683

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17417 SOC 3680   LEC 001

SOC 3710

This course offers a sociological understanding of social inequality and the social construction of difference. Designed from the perspective of comparative historical analysis, we will examine the ways ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: DSOC 3700

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8122 SOC 3710   LEC 001

SOC 4120

This course examines how the social world gets "under the skin." We'll examine the associations between various aspects of social context – including stratification and inequality, social networks and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7946 SOC 4120   SEM 101

  • Email the instructor for further information.

SOC 4390

This course is intended for a select group of highly motivated undergraduates with a keen interest in computational social science. The course provides an opportunity to participate in on-going research ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9270 SOC 4390   SEM 101

SOC 4430

Advanced discussion of topics in social and political philosophy. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • Topic: Equality, Democracy, and Solidarity

  • 17461 SOC 4430   SEM 101

SOC 4560

Evaluation is a pervasive feature of contemporary life. Professors, doctors, countries, hotels, pollution, books, intelligence: there is hardly anything that is not subject to some form of review, rating, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: INFO 4561STS 4561

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8325 SOC 4560   SEM 101

SOC 4750

Specialized knowledge and know how underlie the division of knowledge in the technology sectors of advanced economies, yet we know surprisingly little about the institutional properties of how knowledge ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17069 SOC 4750   SEM 101

SOC 4910

This is for undergraduates who wish to obtain research experience or to do extensive reading on a special topic. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6254 SOC 4910   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Bischoff, K

  • 18582 SOC 4910   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Nielsen, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7140 SOC 4910   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Weeden, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7462 SOC 4910   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Macy, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7463 SOC 4910   IND 604

    • TBA
    • York Cornwell, E

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7797 SOC 4910   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Alvarado, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8053 SOC 4910   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Cornwell, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8056 SOC 4910   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Strang, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18227 SOC 4910   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Garip, F

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18228 SOC 4910   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Haskins, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18229 SOC 4910   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Maralani, V

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18230 SOC 4910   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Nee, V

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18639 SOC 4910   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Bischoff, K

SOC 4950

Students choose a sociology faculty member to work with on research to write an honors thesis. Candidates for honors must maintain a cumulative GPA at least an A- in all sociology classes. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  6255 SOC 4950   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

SOC 4960

Continuation of SOC 4950.  Continue to work with honors supervisor and work on and write an honors thesis. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6256 SOC 4960   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

SOC 5020

Continuation of SOC 5010. Emphasis is on the logical analysis of theoretical perspectives, theories, and theoretical research programs shaping current sociological research. The course includes an introduction ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7041 SOC 5020   SEM 101

SOC 5190

This course provides a forum in which students and others can present, discuss, and receive instant feedback on their inequality-related research. Its primary goals is to help students advance their own ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18094 SOC 5190   SEM 101

SOC 6020

This course provides the second part of a two-semester introduction to quantitative methods in sociological research. It is designed for first-year graduate students in sociology. The course covers intermediate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one discussion. Combined with: PAM 6020

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7042 SOC 6020   SEM 101

  •  7769 SOC 6020   DIS 201

SOC 6030

This course is designed to assist the student's professional development on a "learning by doing and feedback" basis. The course is organized around presentation and discussion of ongoing research projects. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8643 SOC 6030   SEM 101

SOC 6040

This course extends the study of quantitative methods beyond the required, two-semester graduate methods sequence. We will begin with an in-depth focus on graphical analysis, model uncertainty, techniques ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17189 SOC 6040   SEM 101

SOC 6080

Discussion of the current state of sociology and of the research interests of members of the graduate field; taught by all members of the field. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  8347 SOC 6080   SEM 101

SOC 6310

In this Graduate seminar we will discuss the nature, politics and basic assumptions underlying qualitative research. We will examine a selection of qualitative methods ranging from interviewing, oral history, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 6311

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8095 SOC 6310   SEM 101

SOC 6430

Advanced discussion of a topic in social and political philosophy. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • Topic: Equality, Democracy, and Solidarity

  • 17466 SOC 6430   SEM 101

SOC 6450

This course will examine the literature on social context effects on educational outcomes in the United States. Specifically, students will learn how residential neighborhoods, schools, and peer networks ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17081 SOC 6450   SEM 101

SOC 6460

Introduces the field of economic sociology and covers major topics addressed by sociologists studying the intersection of economy and society. We begin with classic statements on economic sociology and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16712 SOC 6460   SEM 101

SOC 6910

For graduates who wish to obtain research experience or to do extensive reading on a special topic. Permission to enroll for independent study is granted only to students who present an acceptable prospectus ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6281 SOC 6910   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

SOC 8920

Work with a faculty member on a project that is related to your dissertation work. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6283 SOC 8920   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

SOC 8960

Work with chair of your committee on your dissertation work. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6282 SOC 8960   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff