HBO's Social Science Fiction
Examining "The Wire” and the Crisis of American Institutions
January Term 2014
"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." – Prez
Course Details
- What: Sociology and Anthropology (S/A-108-001)
- When: January 6 - 31, 2014
- Time: Monday - Thursday, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. and Friday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
- Who should sign up: All are welcome, regardless of familiarity with "The Wire." Students who have never even heard of the series but are interested in learning more about the causes and consequences of urban poverty, crime, and inequality are especially encouraged to enroll.
- Who should not sign up: "The Wire" is rated TV-MA and features violence, drug use, foul language, and sexual content. Those who are offended by these mature topics might not want to take this class.
Jeffrey Seymour, PhD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology
Email: jseymour@gustavus.edu
Phone: 507-933-7425