SOC 395K - Public Sociology

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Bates College

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Sociologists have debated the relationship between the discipline and broader publics for well over a century. In recent years, renewed debate has developed around the promise of public sociology, which former American Sociological Association president Michael Burawoy defines as a sociology that "engages publics beyond the academy in dialogue about matters of political and moral concern." This seminar introduces students to competing perspectives on public sociology, including attention to the history of the discipline's orientation toward public issues and public audiences. With those debates as context, students then engage in the practice of public sociology through community-based research projects on issues related to social inequality. Prerequisite(s): Sociology 204 and 205. Enrollment limited to 15. [W2] E. Kane.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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