Content
Culture is one of the broadest umbrella concepts studied across all fields of the humanities and social sciences. Understanding how meanings, values, and symbols shape social life reveals the hidden forces that influence behavior, power, and identity. This course will approach culture from the sociological perspectives of social structure, cultural production, power and identity, and cultural consumption and reception. Students will engage theories as well as methodological approaches to culture. The aim of this course is not only to prepare students to read and discuss and think about culture, but also to conduct sociological research on cultural phenomena.
Audience
This course was created with IDAS students in mind. PhD and MA students from other graduate programs are welcome to join.
Requirements
No prerequisites are required.
Materials
Syllabus – Sociology of Culture
Semesters Taught
Fall 2025 – National Chengchi University