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2024 Spring > UGRD > SOCIOL > SOCIOL 120G

Sociology of Popular Culture

Course #: SOCIOL 120G

Description:
This course examines popular culture from a sociological and comparative perspective with emphasis on the influence of media and entertainment in everyday life, the production and consumption of popular culture domestically and globally, and consumer culture and leisure. Specific topics vary and may include Hollywood movies and television, Disney theme parks, popular music, fashion and style, new media technologies, shopping, and sports.
Pre Requisites:
Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 12046 TuTh|Th
9:30 - 10:45 am|11:00 - 11:50 am
Finn,Daniel Joseph Wheatley W01-0055
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, First Year Seminar, Stay On Track
02 12047 TuTh
12:00 - 1:45 pm
Finn,Daniel Joseph Wheatley W01-0058
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, First Year Seminar, Stay On Track
03 14119 TuTh
2:00 - 3:45 pm
Odenwald,Karla McCormack M01-0418
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 24
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, First Year Seminar, Stay On Track