Sociology and Anthropology Department
The faculty in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology has a combined interest in culture and society. Because the world in which we live is so diverse and interconnected, our mission is to empower 91传媒 to examine their own lives and values in the context of many different societies, including our own, to develop understandings of cultural variation.
In teaching about what it means to be human, we offer a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies through which 91传媒 learn about social interaction and cultural practices. Our 91传媒 acquire advanced skills of critical thinking, precise writing, and well-informed interaction with diverse communities. These abilities are extraordinarily helpful in a variety of career choices, including business, law, the health professions, and graduate school.
Student Outcomes
Danika Brockman '21
"My SOAN classes taught me about the process of statistical research, the theory surrounding it and the practice of such research."
Kara Lough '20
"I am able to excel with client relations and marketing because I can understand relationships and societal influences."
Julia Hernandez '20
"I truly believe that the SOAN major provides 91传媒 with such a unique interdisciplinary education that can be translated across many different professions and jobs. Not to mention, the SOAN Department and professors are incredibly supportive and helpful!"
Bo Garfinkel '21
"I am a better law student because of the unique perspective that I have in being able to analyze the intersection of law, society and culture.
Feature Stories
The associate professor of sociology received an honorable mention citation for the Premio Iberoamericano Book Award.
The rising sophomore completed a week-long program held in Washington, D.C.
The professor of cultural anthropology and director of the Community-Based Learning Program experienced a 10-day residency at Trinity College in Dublin.
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Two innovative sociology research projects conducted in collaboration with professor of sociology Jonathan Eastwood give 鈥渘etworking鈥 a whole new meaning.
This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.
Wagner will teach English in Austria before pursuing a career as a German language educator.
Jeff Schatten and Teresa Aires 鈥19 co-wrote a book on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
The weekend鈥檚 seminar will feature Jayne Anne Phillips discussing her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, 鈥淣ight Watch.鈥
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
The professor of sociology鈥檚 book, titled 鈥淪ocial Structure: Relationships, Representations and Rules,鈥 was released on Feb. 26.
The solo exhibition will open Feb. 17 with an artist鈥檚 talk slated for March 4.