SOCY 153Sociology of Emotions
Examines sociological approaches to the understanding of emotions and the application of these approaches to work, learning, interpersonal relationships, health and illness, sports, and other aspects of everyday life.
Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior majors, proposed majors, and minors in sociology, digital justice studies (formerly GISES), and Latin American studies/sociology combined majors.
- Class meets in person on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fridays are asynchronous
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:05pm | Steven Acad 175 | M. B. McNamara | Closed 93/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan McNamara | 4.7 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 92% | 51 |
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