SOCY 3316 The Sociology of W.E.B. DuBois
This course explores the life and theoretical works of W.E.B DuBois. It is also a historical sociology of the emergence of sociology as an academic discipline. The course explores why mainstream American sociology has been so slow to recognize the contributions of W.E.B DuBois to the founding of the discipline. The course is also a rigorous exploration of the major theories he developed with regards to racism, capitalism, imperialism, colonialism and sexism. The course concludes by exploring the enduring influence of W.E.B DuBois with a particular emphasis on how his work informed and continues to inform scholars of post colonialism, race and ethnicity, inequality, and identity.
Course overview
- Department
- Sociology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall, Periodically in the Spring, Periodically in the Summer
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Sociology: Sociology electives (18 credits, generally six courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Sociology: Upper-level Sociology electives (at least 9 of the 18 elective credits must be SOCY3000 or higher) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.72 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.96 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Zine Magubane | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |
| Fall 2022 | Zine Magubane | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |
| Spring 2022 | Zine Magubane | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 19 |