SOCY 196SSenior Seminar
Small seminars that focus on advanced topics in sociology. The pedagogical aims vary but these seminars often emphasize at least one of the following: close textual analysis, critical and analytical thinking, active learning, field research, advanced research methods, or advanced theory. Topics vary yearly; consult current course listings. Enrollment by application with selection based on appropriate background and by consent of instructor. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Restricted to senior sociology majors.
- Topic: Global Platform Capitalism and Its Discontents. Application is required for enrollment. For seminar description and application process, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y8vlnejc
- Class meets in person on Monday and Wednesday and online on Friday
Find a section and add it to your scheduleLive seat counts, time-conflict checks and the walk from your previous class.
When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:25pm Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | TBA, Online | M. Zhao | Open 0/20 |
| 02 | Seminar | Mon Wed 10:40am–11:45am Fri 10:40am–11:45am | TBA, Online | A. Riley | Open 0/20 |
| 03 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | TBA | L. L. Dillon | Open 0/20 |
| 04 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | TBA | R. A. London | Open 0/20 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Cowell Acad 223 | S. Barbora | Closed 13/13 |
| 02 | Seminar | Tue 11:40am–3:05pm | Merrill Acad 003 | Staff | Closed 11/11 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:25pm Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Crown Clrm 202, Online | J. Battle | Open 3/20 |
| 02 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Porter Acad 249 | M. B. Greenberg | Closed 18/18 |
| 03 | Seminar | Tue 3:20pm–6:30pm | Porter Acad 249 | M. Murty | Closed 20/20 |
| 04 | Seminar | Tue 1:30pm–3:05pm Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Oakes Acad 101, Online | J. Bettie | Open 9/20 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue 3:20pm–4:55pm Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Oakes Acad 103, Online | M. Zhao | Closed 18/0 |
| 02 | Seminar | Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:05pm | Oakes Acad 101 | J. Morse | Closed 17/0 |
| 03 | Seminar | Tue 11:40am–3:05pm | Merrill Acad 003 | R. Weitzer | Closed 15/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Oakes Acad 101 | H. Fukurai | Closed 12/0 |
| 02 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Oakes Acad 103 | S. Mc Kay | Closed 16/0 |
| 03 | Seminar | Tue 11:40am–3:05pm | Cowell Acad 216 | R. Weitzer | Closed 20/18 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Riley | 5.0 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 100% | 10 |
| Lindsey Dillon | 3.7 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 67% | 15 |
| Rebecca London | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 82% | 12 |
| Sanjay Barbora | 4.8 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
| James Battle | 3.4 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 74% | 19 |
| Madhavi Murty | 4.0 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 75% | 8 |
| Julie Bettie | 2.7 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 25% | 35 |
| Jamie Morse | 4.2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 71% | 6 |
| Hiroshi Fukurai | 3.9 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 64% | 42 |
From RateMyProfessors, which is student-submitted and not a survey. Small review counts move a long way on one bad quarter.
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