I have completed a first draft of an academic book. The text covers how to evaluate horror films from a sociological perspective as well as how to use horror films to teach fundamental sociological concepts. This text is an extension of a podcast with the same objective I co-host with Laura Patterson, PhD. I am currently working with Glenda Walden, PhD on a research project. We are collecting data on student experiences of an experiential learning assignment for a range of introductory sociology classes.
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sociology, sexuality, gender, media analysis, horror films, deviance
SOCY 1001 - Introduction to Sociology
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
Examines basic sociological ideas including social relations, social interaction, social structure, and social change. Examples are drawn from societies around the world.
SOCY 1004 - Deviance in U.S. Society
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021
Examines the social construction of deviance in the U.S., the process of acquiring a deviant identity and managing deviant stigma, and the social organization of deviant act, lifestyles, relationships and careers.
SOCY 1006 - The Social Construction of Sexuality
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
Discusses the social determinants of sexuality. Analyzes the economic, psychological, and cultural influences on human sexuality. Interactional perspective of human sexuality is presented. Same as WGST 1006.
SOCY 1016 - Sex, Gender, and Society 1
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Fall 2018
Examines status and power differences between the sexes at individual and societal levels. Emphasizes historical context of gender roles and status, reviews major theories of gender stratification. Same as WGST 1016.
SOCY 2091 - Topics in Sociology
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Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
Variety of courses taught by visiting and regular faculty. See current departmental announcements for specific content. Students may receive credit for this course up to three times for different topics.
SOCY 4084 - Punishment, Law and Society
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Spring 2018
Places the current state of punishment in the U.S. in historical and cross national context. Examines key features of penal systems and key sociological theories about the relationship between punishment and society. Recommended prerequisite: SOCY 1001 or SOCY 1004 or SOCY 2044. Same as ETHN 4084.
