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Sociology
Description: This course examines how our ways of knowing and understanding the world impact our lived experiences. The course focuses on topics related to collective consciousness, sociology of consciousness, and how sociologists think about consciousness. We'll examine such notions as: the social construction of reality; class consciousness and false consciousness; race, gender, sexuality and double consciousness; and contemplative sociology. Additionally, the course considers alternatives to the dominant Western model of consciousness including indigenous ways of knowing and nonduality/unity consciousness. Students will also examine how social scientists have conceived of shifts in consciousness including exploring ways in which groups, communities, and entire societies seek to transform themselves. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
Sociology
Term : Spring 2024
Catalog Year : 2023-2024
SOC 644 - Consciousness And Society
Description: This course examines how our ways of knowing and understanding the world impact our lived experiences. The course focuses on topics related to collective consciousness, sociology of consciousness, and how sociologists think about consciousness. We'll examine such notions as: the social construction of reality; class consciousness and false consciousness; race, gender, sexuality and double consciousness; and contemplative sociology. Additionally, the course considers alternatives to the dominant Western model of consciousness including indigenous ways of knowing and nonduality/unity consciousness. Students will also examine how social scientists have conceived of shifts in consciousness including exploring ways in which groups, communities, and entire societies seek to transform themselves. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status