An in-depth exploration into the evolution and practice of Public Sociology – an emergent subfield within Sociology aimed at (re)presenting sociological research to non-academic audiences. Examines the motivations for academics to translate their work to the public, investigating how scholars might mobilize “objective” scholarship for political ends. Considers key debates and critiques around “doing” public sociology from “professional sociologists.” Explores the strengths and limitations around practicing public sociology, attending to the methodological and ethical issues around distilling “scientific” research for mainstream consumption. Exposes students to various approaches and platforms for practicing public scholarship in the digital age, focusing on how to apply and elaborate complex theoretical and empirical research to pressing public issues and how to mobilize different social, political and cultural platforms to engage various audiences.
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/sociology-3325-fall-2020
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/sociology-3325-fall-2020-skarris
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/sociology-3325-fall-2020-jjpark
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/sociology-3325-fall-2020-opena2
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/sociology-3325-fall-2020-nsuarezc
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/sociology-3325-fall-2020-esweeney
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/sociology-3325-fall-2020-gunipan
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