SOC 3060

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SOC 3060
High Tech Regions in Comparative Perspective

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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).


Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023SP, 2021SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7916 SOC 3060   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Sullivan, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person