SOC 390-02 - Advanced Studies in Sociology

4 credits (Fall)

Global Ethnography. This class explores what is innovative (theoretically, methodologically and ethically) in approaches to global ethnography; the challenges scholars face; as well as the strengths and weaknesses of global ethnography. We will discuss how sociologists and other scholars have developed new approaches to ethnography such as multi-sited fieldwork or have navigated “newer” fields such as virtual worlds. Moreover the course provides a comparative multi-disciplinary perspective on global ethnography through the examination of a range of topics such as international social movements, global religions, global media, global environmentalism, as well as migration and immigrant settlement strategies.

Prerequisite: At least one 200-level sociology course with grade S, C, or better, and third-year standing.
Note: Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Escandell