Sociology

Sociology of Boston
SOC 4120 / 3 q.h.

July 23 - August 18
Downtown (Hybrid) W 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The city is a laboratory for exploring the people’s search for a lifestyle and the satisfaction of their needs. The course examines Boston from the perspective of environmental development, neighborhood and intergroup relations, institutional services, and symbolic meanings. Students learn about urban sociology by using Boston as the case study. The course examines the social history and historical development of contemporary Boston and analyzes selected current sociological issues.