Introduction to General Sociology
Course Overview
Course Information
- Course Number:
- SOC 101
- Credit:
- 3
- Grading:
- Letter-based Grading A-F
- Categories:
- Humanities and Social Science
Program Information
- Summer College Program
Emory Summer College is a nonresidential program in which exceptional high school students, who have completed their sophomore or junior year, may enroll in Emory undergraduate courses and earn college credit.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College Program | Session 1: Sat, May 17 - Thu, Jun 26, 2025 |
| online | open |
Instructors
Sonal Nalkur
Sonal Nalkur is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Sociology at Emory University. She received her PhD in Sociology from Emory University, and MAs from Stanford and the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Nalkur’s research interests focus on criminology, cultural sociology, and the sociology of organizations. Her dissertation work addressed the decline of daily print newspapers in America from 1990-2010, and took a neo-institutionalist approach to understanding the rise of online newspapers.
Having worked for a market research start-up, a non-profit group focused on women’s leadership, and an international school in the Middle East, Dr. Nalkur is also keen to help students explore professional environments through the department's internship program.
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College Program | Session 2: Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Aug 7, 2025 |
| online | open |