SOC 178: SOCIOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours; individual study, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 001 with a grade of C- or better or SOC 001H with a grade of C- or better; SOC 004 with a grade of C- or better; SOC 005 with a grade of C- or better; SOC 173 or SOC 174 or SOC 175. Surveys theory and research on emotions. Focuses on sociological and social psychological theories. Also covers evolutionary, biological, and cognitive theories. Studies a range of emotions such as shame and embarrassment; guilt, empathy, and sympathy; jealousy and envy; and anger.
Average GPA: 2.65
Grade distribution records: 396 students across 9 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 16 | 4.0% |
| A | 24 | 6.1% |
| A- | 49 | 12.4% |
| B+ | 32 | 8.1% |
| B | 63 | 15.9% |
| B- | 55 | 13.9% |
| C+ | 45 | 11.4% |
| C | 38 | 9.6% |
| C- | 35 | 8.8% |
| D+ | 10 | 2.5% |
| D | 6 | 1.5% |
| D- | 8 | 2.0% |
| F | 14 | 3.5% |
| W | 1 | 0.3% |
Based on 396 student grade records across 9 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jan Stets 194 students, Average GPA 2.67
- Christopher Schmitt 97 students, Average GPA 2.68