Module #1 Introduction to Identity and Culture Defining key concepts, exploring the significance of identity and culture in sociology
Module #2 Theories of Identity Overview of major theoretical approaches to understanding identity:structuralism, poststructuralism, and social constructionism
Module #3 Social Identity Theory In-depth exploration of social identity theory, including in-group favoritism and out-group discrimination
Module #4 Cultural Studies and Identity Examining the role of culture in shaping identity, with a focus on cultural studies approaches
Module #5 Intersectionality and Identity Understanding the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality in shaping individual and group identities
Module #6 Nation, Nationalism, and Identity Exploring the relationship between nation, nationalism, and identity, including the impact of globalization
Module #7 Race and Ethnicity The social construction of race and ethnicity, including the impact of racism and discrimination on identity
Module #8 Gender and Identity Gender as a social construct, and its impact on identity, including the performance of gender
Module #9 Class and Identity Examining the relationship between social class and identity, including the impact of economic inequality
Module #10 Sexuality and Identity Understanding sexuality as a social construct, and its impact on identity, including LGBTQ+ experiences
Module #11 Disability and Identity The social construction of disability, and its impact on identity, including the experiences of people with disabilities
Module #12 Age and Identity Examining the relationship between age and identity, including the impact of ageism on Older Adults and Youth
Module #13 Religion and Identity Exploring the role of religion in shaping individual and group identities, including the impact of religious fundamentalism
Module #14 Consumer Culture and Identity Understanding the impact of consumer culture on identity, including the intersection of consumption and identity
Module #15 Media and Identity Examining the role of media in shaping identity, including the impact of representation and stereotypes
Module #16 Globalization and Identity The impact of globalization on local cultures and identities, including the rise of transnational identities
Module #17 Identity Politics Exploring the role of identity in politics, including the intersection of identity and social movements
Module #18 Hybridity and Cultural Exchange Understanding the complexities of cultural exchange, including the concept of hybridity
Module #19 Identity and Power Examining the relationship between identity and power, including the impact of institutional power on identity
Module #20 Identity and Belonging Understanding the role of identity in shaping a sense of belonging, including the experiences of migrants and refugees
Module #21 Identity and Mental Health Exploring the relationship between identity and mental health, including the impact of social determinants
Module #22 Methodologies for Studying Identity Overview of qualitative and quantitative methodologies for studying identity, including content analysis and surveys
Module #23 Case Studies in Identity and Culture In-depth examination of specific case studies, including the identity struggles of indigenous communities
Module #24 Future Directions in Identity and Culture Research Examining emerging trends and debates in the field, including the impact of digital technologies on identity
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Identity and Culture in Sociology career
