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2026 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 6951 TuTh|Tu
8:00 - 9:15 am|9:30 - 10:45 am
Finn,Daniel McCormack M01-0418
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 10
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
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, OER Course Material, no cost course materials, First Year Seminar, Stay On Track
02 6952 MWF|W
1:00 - 1:50 pm|2:00 - 2:50 pm
Liu,Linda McCormack M01-0418
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
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, OER Course Material, no cost course materials, First Year Seminar, Stay On Track
03 6953 Th|TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am|11:00 - 12:15 pm
Finn,Daniel McCormack M01-0418
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
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, OER Course Material, no cost course materials, First Year Seminar, Stay On Track
04 6954 MWF|M
9:00 - 9:50 am|10:00 - 10:50 am
Liu,Linda Wheatley-Peters W01-0057
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 18
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
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, OER Course Material, no cost course materials, First Year Seminar, Stay On Track