SOC 187 A-Z - (BH) Special TopicsSemester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The course deals with innovative topics.
Current Special Topics
SOC 187K - Islamophobia
A current surge in anti-Muslim sentiments and their religion, Islam, has been widely manifested in political and social discourse. These are all signs of Islamophobia based on the belief in stereotypes that marginalize people who are Muslim. This course explores these anxieties, covering topics such as the role of the media, the rise in hate crimes and bigotry and the funding of hate groups. The course also examines how Islamophobia can be understood within the broader history and of race relations in the U.S.
SOC 187I - Playlist for Revolution
“What does music have to do with revolution? How has music been used to call attention to and challenge injustice? What role, if any, does music play in effecting social change? In this course, we’ll use sociological lenses to explore the relationship between social injustice; cultural, social, and political movements; and music. Together, we’ll analyze song lyrics, music, music videos, and events in North, Central, and South America; Africa; Asia; and Europe. We’ll consider how music fosters social cohesion. We’ll examine instances where music has served as a cultural vehicle for imagining alternative futures, a mode of storytelling to document movement history and social transformation, and a political tool for rights movements. Students will have opportunities to collect memories of music and revolution and to curate their own playlists for revolution.”
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May be repeated for credit when topics vary. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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