SOCIOL 122
Sociology of Violence
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Exploration of macro-, meso-, and micro-level theories of violence, why states organize violence, why civilizations participate in violence, and physical, structural, and symbolic violence. Discussion of how various social categories such as race, ethnicity, religion, class, gender, and sex are implicated in violence and examination of cases of interstate war, genocide, civil war, terrorism, and pograms from around world.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2021 - I took this course during Spring 2021, so it was all online. We had two lectures per week (these were recorded and uploaded to CCLE in case you couldn't make it live). Professor Luft made lectures extremely interesting. We also had readings to go along with lectures each week, which were a little on the heavy side sometimes, but extremely do-able. We had journal assignments due each week. These were based on the material for the week, and the prompt was given either during the first lecture of the week or during the second lecture of the week. These only had to be one page in length (double spaced), so it was EXTREMELY light work (these are the only assignments you have to turn in). The majority of our work was based on participation. Attending section was mandatory and you received 2 points for each one you attended (btw Sima was the BEST TA, so if you have the chance, take it with her as a TA!!!!). And then you have two live guest lectures that are mandatory (these are both towards the end of the quarter). And late work is accepted anytime, for one point taken off. And by the 2nd week you have to decide whether you want to do the midterm (which is an essay 4-5 pages and 3 short answer questions) or the final (which is a creative piece such as a drawing, poem, podcast, etc., followed by a 5-10 minute video recording of yourself tying your creative piece back to the course materials). I chose the final, and it was extremely easy and fun. The topics we cover in this course are extremely relevant and important. If you get the chance PLEASE take this course with Professor Luft. Not only is it an extremely easy-going course, but the professor is amazing!!!
Spring 2021 - I took this course during Spring 2021, so it was all online. We had two lectures per week (these were recorded and uploaded to CCLE in case you couldn't make it live). Professor Luft made lectures extremely interesting. We also had readings to go along with lectures each week, which were a little on the heavy side sometimes, but extremely do-able. We had journal assignments due each week. These were based on the material for the week, and the prompt was given either during the first lecture of the week or during the second lecture of the week. These only had to be one page in length (double spaced), so it was EXTREMELY light work (these are the only assignments you have to turn in). The majority of our work was based on participation. Attending section was mandatory and you received 2 points for each one you attended (btw Sima was the BEST TA, so if you have the chance, take it with her as a TA!!!!). And then you have two live guest lectures that are mandatory (these are both towards the end of the quarter). And late work is accepted anytime, for one point taken off. And by the 2nd week you have to decide whether you want to do the midterm (which is an essay 4-5 pages and 3 short answer questions) or the final (which is a creative piece such as a drawing, poem, podcast, etc., followed by a 5-10 minute video recording of yourself tying your creative piece back to the course materials). I chose the final, and it was extremely easy and fun. The topics we cover in this course are extremely relevant and important. If you get the chance PLEASE take this course with Professor Luft. Not only is it an extremely easy-going course, but the professor is amazing!!!
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