An introduction to functionalist, semiotic, Dramaturgical, Weberian, Durkehimian, Marxian and post-structuralist approaches to cultural analysis.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Elena Raymond
3.2
51 reviews
Winter 2024 . Raymond E Bickell L A
ELLSN2617
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Spring 2025 . Tober T L
HSSB 1174
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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SOC164 . Raymond E 4 Months Ago

She was OK. Lectures were kinda boring, so the class felt SUPER long, but she was kind of funny. Weekly group projects and meetings which I personally did not like. TA was a harsh grader despite neither of them being accessible whatsoever or clear. Reached out a couple times and was never gotten back to. Would never take her again.

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SOC164 . Raymond E 8 Months Ago

She is Honestly very rude I'm currently taking her for Sociology of Education and she ignored my hand while it was up despite no one else raising their hand and she threw a candy at my group member because she asked one of us to talk in front of the class and none of us wanted to do it ( I didn't want to because she blatantly ignored me ).

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SOC145 . Raymond E 1 Year, 21 Days Ago

LOVE ELENA! Her lectures are super interesting and shes very passionate about her lectures. She's so sweet and it's evident she cares about her students and wants us to do well. However, weekly group slides are graded by TA and their response can be tedious and critical.

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SOC185G . Raymond E 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

There aren't any words I can describe this class, I extremely love this class, wish I could take her for my entire UCSB year, even know I have struggles regarding the environment, identity, registration but from her class, I feel passion, relatable, kind, and love if you just talk with her, she will always answer and solve a problem that you have.

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SOC185G . Raymond E 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Took SOC185C with her which was more heavy with work compared to previous classes I've taken with her. Weekly quizzes and discussion posts, one presentation, and a group final project. Definitely manageable, but DON'T FALL BEHIND!!

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SOC164 . Raymond E 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Easy work, but group work is a big part of your overall grade. Take her!

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