SOC 360
Work in the "New" Economy
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
What is the 'new' global economy and how has it transformed the landscape of the American economy in the last three decades? How do individuals experience the consequences of globalization in their lives, both as workers and consumers. This course will examine recent transformations in the U.S. economy--including deskilling, downsizing, and the rise of the service sector--and will consider how each of these "transformations" relate to issues of identity, community, family formation, structural inequality, and national culture. Prerequisite: Two 200-level sociology courses. ERICKSON.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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8 openSeats: 7/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 2:10 – 4:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Humanities and Social Studies A3243
- Instructor
- Karla A. Erickson
Section notes
Writing intensive. Faculty will give substantial oral and/or written feedback to students on writing assignments and provide students with opportunities to apply that feedback to future assignments or revisions. At least 50% of the final grade is based on graded writing assignments.