Academics
Sociology and Anthropology
Although sociology and anthropology arose from two traditions, they are engaged in a common endeavor. Studies in the department are directed toward the discovery of general principles that help explain similarities and contrasts in human social behavior. To this end, work in the department centers on the comparative analysis of human societies. We emphasize study of both modern and premodern societies, including issues of contemporary social policy.
Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology (Sociology and Anthropology 110) serves as the prerequisite for most higher-level courses. Courses at the 100 level are designed for first- and second-year students. Juniors and seniors are admitted without prerequisite to most 200-level courses with consent of the instructor.
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Department News + The next bi-annual SoAn Departmental Tea, sponsored by our two honors societies will be November 18th. + Members of two SOAN classes taught by Assistant Professor Holly Swyers helped the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Historical Society win the 2009 Award of Excellence from the Illinois Association of Museums. + Professor Sadri was the Invited guest of Jerome McDonald at the National Public Radio show “World View." Listen to Prof. Sadri at: + Holly Swyers' book, Wrigley Regulars: Finding Community in the Bleachers has been accepted for publication by the University of Illinois Press and is presently slated for release in August 2010. |
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