SOC 389Sociology of Celebrity

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

In this course, students will examine historical and contemporary celebrity through a sociological lens. More specifically, students will apply sociological theory to the study of “traditional” and contemporary social media fame and celebrity. By considering factors such as technological change and capitalism, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how fame and celebrity have come to occupy a central role in our social lives.

Prerequisites

Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- SOC330

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	8021	0 / 60	M 11:30–14:20
LEC 701	8329	34 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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Calendar versions

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2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar