FYSO 102Y.  First-Year Seminar: The Sociology of Harry Potter   (3).

General education social and behavioral sciences course. The Harry Potter series has captured the love and imagination of youth and adults across the world. This course considers what a sociological view of the Wizarding World can teach students about their own culture. Exploring the role of social interactions, institutions and inequalities in the lives of Harry and other characters provides the basis for cultivating a sociological imagination that helps students better understand their own lives and those around them. In addition, class discussions, guest speakers and campus activities offer opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and connections to help students succeed at WSU. First-Year Seminars do not meet a divisional requirement in the pre-Fall 2024 WSU General Education program, and can only be used in Bucket 7 for General Education starting Fall 2024.