Economic Sociology (316-0-20)
Instructors
Miri Eliyahu
Economic sociologist, senior research analyst for a leading market research firm, and an experienced instructor.
Meeting Info
University Hall 101: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
"Economic Action, US Economy, Financialization"
This is a class on economic sociology and like many other actions, economic action is just another form of social action. Economic sociology provides us with a different perspective on economic actions, and as such, it is helpful both academically and in our everyday lives. In class we will explore the foundations of economic sociological theory, as well as current research relevant for today's economic social issues such as financialization, debt and recent changes in the economy. We will engage with research in the course readings as well as in class. The class will have several components such as a short lecture, discussion, group work and guided readings.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the quarter students are expected to display a high level of literacy with theoretical concepts taught in class.
In addition, students will be expected to implement key economic-sociological concepts and theories into everyday economy, understand and analyze economic choice in markets, and engaging critically both with the class readings and case studies from the "real world".
Teaching Method
Class will be taught as a seminar. There will be a short lecture, and most of the class time will be dedicated to discussion and in class exercises. Each week we will discuss the readings, connect them to case studies and have group work. The structure of the class will incorporate in-class readings and group assignments to promote student engagement with the course materials. There will be no tests in this course but rather weekly short writing assignments, and three essays of varying length. Class participation is expected and will be a part of the final grade.
Evaluation Method
Evaluation is based on several criteria:
Attendance and class participation, Weekly assignments, Theoretical essays and Final assignment.
Class Materials (Required)
All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.
Class Attributes
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area