SOC 370Sociology of Law

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology
Cross-listed: LS 300

When it runs

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 4 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Through the study of current events in North America, students will examine key theoretical frameworks and questions in the sociology of law. Topics may include the contradictory role law plays in both resolving and exacerbating social inequalities, the persistence of racism, sexism, and other forms of marginalization despite the successes of progressive civil and human rights movements, and controversies surrounding the administration of criminal justice. In examining these questions, students will engage with ideas, arguments, and strategies within socio-legal scholarship and will learn to recognize the strengths and limitations of the law to address social problems.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
  - SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- Students must be in level 3A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	3876	0 / 20	M 18:30–21:20
LEC 002	7647	0 / 30	MW 10:00–11:20
LEC 701	1505	6 / 9999	Online or by arrangement
LEC 702	7965	5 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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Winter 2020

Apr 17, 2020 LS 300/SOC370 2 points, 0 comments

u/RemarkableStuff0: “If anyone is in this course can you please message me. I have a couple of questions regarding the last lecture we had on March 13 and I wanted to discuss our notes?”

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Fall 2017

Oct 28, 2017 Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

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