SOCIOL 325

Sociology of Emotions


Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for SOCIOL 325.

Description

This course uses social theories and sociological research to explore how and why emotions work in the lives of individuals, societies and cultures. Topics include shame, love, happiness, hate, feelings about places, politics of feeling and authenticity in late capitalist societies. 

Availability 2018

Not taught in 2018

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Lane West-Newman

Reading/Texts

A course reader will be made available if required.

Points

SOCIOL 325: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Sociology