SOC 3316 - Culture and Society

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1303 and junior standing.
Introduction to the sociological study of culture, focusing on theories of the construction and use of culture. Examines the relationships between values, beliefs, and expressive symbols, on the one hand, and the institutional structure of society on the other. Methods of researching and analyzing culture are discussed. Topics may include art, ideology, media, and religion.