SOC 367 - Sociology of Emotions 3 s.h.

Emotions play a dominant role in human life and social interactions. Sociologists are interested in how emotions are socially constructed and/or socially constituted, arguing that the ways in which human beings experience emotions are specific to their cultural, historical, and geographical contexts. In this course, we will discuss emotions not merely as pre-given or natural inner feelings, but as situated social practices embedded in social relationships, as well as political resources that people can utilize for their own benefits. This course aims to introduce students to major issues and themes in anthropological and sociological research on emotions. It explores the various ways in which emotions interplay with other aspects of human life, by examining biological, social, and cultural dimensions of emotions.
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Prerequisite(s): SOC 209 .