SOC 3060
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- Schedule of Classes - April 4, 2023 12:09PM EDT
- Course Catalog - April 3, 2023 12:59PM EDT
Classes
SOC 3060
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2022-2023 Catalog.
This course focuses on the sociological histories of regional-based technology clusters. The construction and life course of the technology cluster is a prevalent form of contemporary economic development. Students enrolled in the course will regularly provide in-class presentations of select case studies of particular regions and industries. Case studies will include regional high-tech clusters in the following locations: Silicon Valley, Boston, Israel, Taiwan, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Great Britain, Austin, Seattle, Portland, Albany-New York, Rochester-NY, Buffalo-NY, North Carolina, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York City-Cornell Tech, and regions and industries selected by students enrolled in the course. The course will utilize classical sociological themes as a guiding conceptual framework including: structuration, community, culture, social networks, and inequalities (gender/race/class).
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)
Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SSC-AS)
When Offered Spring.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Statler Hall 341
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
Instructors
Sullivan, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person