SOC 396

Fall 2026 All Classes

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Topics in Sociology

Credit: 3 hours.

Explores topics not covered in regularly scheduled Sociology courses. See Class Schedule for topics.

May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of the following: SOC 100, SOC 101, SOC 163, or consent of instructor.

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SOC 396 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			47809	Lecture-Discussion	A1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	2101 Everitt Laboratory	Steward, D	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Title: Law & Popular Culture Section Info: We will study law and literature, law in the cinema, and law in other media (TV, streaming, games). We will also study how laws shape amateur culture, the role of legal pundits, civics education, and jokes about lawyers. This course counts for elective credit towards the Criminology, Law, and Society Minor. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
			43289	Lecture-Discussion	BH	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	215 Gregory Hall	Hearne, B	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: Topic: Sociology of Mental Health Mental illness and poor mental health are frequently perceived as biological defects. However, sociologists contend that mental illness is a social construct and that the mental health of populations is deeply influenced by social environments. This course examines mental health from a sociological perspective, emphasizing the role of social factors—rather than biological factors—in shaping how mental illness is defined, experienced, understood, and treated.