Examines friendship, intimacy, and close ties from a sociological perspective. Topics explored include conceptualizations of friendship; the influence of social roles, institutions, and structures on close ties; changes to close ties across the life course; the rise of solo living; technological transformations of intimacy; and the future of intimacy. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 12 credit units SOC courses including one of SOC 210.3 or SOC 211.3
Examines friendship, intimacy, and close ties from a sociological perspective. Topics explored include conceptualizations of friendship; the influence of social roles, institutions, and structures on close ties; changes to close ties across the life course; the rise of solo living; technological transformations of intimacy; and the future of intimacy. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 12 credit units SOC courses including one of SOC 210.3 or SOC 211.3
