SOC 213Surveillance Studies

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology
Cross-listed: LS 213

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to the central role of surveillance in shaping power relations and knowledge across a range of social and cultural contexts. Foundational historical, theoretical, and empirical texts that define the field of surveillance studies will be explored.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - LS101 - Introduction to Legal Studies (0.50)
  - SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
  - SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- LS203
- SOC230

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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