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The Self in Society: Studies of Autobiographies

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr 10a.m. – 10:50a.m.		 McCormack M02-0213 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr 10a.m. – 10:50a.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0213
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course uses sociological readings and a wide variety of autobiographical materials to help students make sociological sense of their own and others' lives. The course addresses how the development of identity and the development of personal empowerment are affected by discrimination. Selected readings by Goffman, Gilligan, Erikson, Mills, and others aid in the interpretation of autobiographies. Written and oral reports are used to practice the skills of listening, describing, analyzing, and interpreting.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0213

Enrolled / Capacity

15 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Reef Youngreen

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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