Sad to say, Peer Advising will be ending today, May 7th. We are open from 11-2 today so if there is anything that you need, come in today. Otherwise we will see you when the fall semester starts up. Have a great summer!

Looking for something to do this summer? 

Want to learn more about sexuality?

 

 

Consider Taking Sociology 387: Sexuality and Society 

When:   Summer Session 2 ~ July 8th-August 16th

Where: Online through Umass Continuing & Professional Education

Time:  Anytime- This course is designed to work within your schedule

Credits:  Earn 4 credits through Umass CPE and your home institution. 

*Course is open to both Umass and non-Umass students

 Enroll Here: http://www.umassulearn.net, Class # 21291

 

This online course explores how society shapes how we come to understand and experience sexuality. While sex is often considered one of the most private and personal facets of life, this class will explore its many social influences. Using an intersectional lens, we will investigate how sexuality converges with gender, race/ethnicity, and class in the United States. The course begins by reviewing historical and theoretical approaches to sexuality and making sense of how sexuality is socially constructed. We will then examine how social institutions- including the government, the media, schools, and families- structure sexuality. Finally, we will consider current research on the social control of sexuality in the lives of young people, and explore how individuals and communities resist oppression and actively take part in the construction and negotiation of gendered sexual meanings, identities, and desires. 

*Course counts towards the Five College Queer and Sexuality Studies Certificate

 

Questions about the course? Contact Instructor Sarah Miller at  sarahm@soc.umass.edu

Interested in summer courses, check out the link below and see all the options we have to offer!

Summer 2013 Courses

 SOCIOL 391R

 ”Research Insights”

Learn how to turn an interesting topic into a researchable question; what the process of research and writing are like for REAL researchers; hear about how researchers solve difficult research problems; and get tips on how to conduct your own research project. This 1-credit class will help anyone who is thinking about going to grad school in Sociology, as well as anyone doing–or thinking of doing–a research project of their own before graduation.

*This course is a REQUIREMENT for Honors seniors!

For more information or any questions about enrollment please contact

Dr. Barbara Tomaskovic-Devey: tomaskovic-devey@soc.umass.edu

It’s that time again! Check out the course list for Fall 2013 and start planning for next semester!

Fall 2013 Classes Undergrad

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to stop by Thompson 722 to meet with a Peer Advisor.

If you haven’t heard, we are starting the hiring process for new peer advisors for next semester. If you are interested please click the link below!

Peer Advisor Application

If you have ever thought of traveling to China and enjoy working with children, this could be the option for you! If you will have your bachelor’s degree by June of this year and are passionate, motivated, and self-disciplined, you could qualify for this program.

If you have ever thought of traveling to China and enjoy working with children, this could be the option for you! If you will have your bachelor’s degree by June of this year and are passionate, motivated, and self-disciplined, you could qualify for this program.

This is a great opportunity for your students to expand their horizons, enrich career development and personal growth, and immerse themselves in the heart of Chinese society.  What they learn in China can also enhance academic opportunities at graduate schools upon their return to the U.S.

Some of what the program provides includes:

•             Paid internship with a monthly stipend of approx. $800, or 5000 RMB
•             Free Chinese language lessons
•             Free housing, arranged by your Chinese school
•             Sponsorship to obtain a Chinese visa
•             Reimbursement for your flight to and from China at the end of your program
•             Basic health insurance
•             Free airport pickup and arrival support

If you are interested and would like more information, click here!

The internship will offer valuable, hands-on experience with applied social research design and implementation, and will provide practice applying quantitative skills to real-life policy issues. It will also provide the opportunity to learn about forced labor issues and the Southeast Asia region.

For more information, click here ->VERITE Quantitative-Statistical Analysis Internship.

As add/drop ended yesterday, enrollment for new students into the major begins today. If you are a new student or know someone who wants to enroll into the major, it is better to enroll sooner rather than later– after all enrollment into the major isn’t always open.

Come to the Sociology Department in Thompson or see a peer advisor in Thompson 722 to start the process!