Contemporary Society

　We study various themes and topics in contemporary society. Our inquiry is wide-ranging and includes specific topics such as: ICTs, media, individualization, intimacy, labor, emotional capitalism, science, technology, medicalization. We employ a broad range of empirical research methods including interviews, questionnaire surveys, and media content analyses. In addition, we engage in the theoretical interrogation of sociological theories.

Course topics

• Sociological theories
• Qualitative research methods
• Capitalism and emotion
• Media and communication
• ICTs and social change
• Sociology of science
• Historical sociology and discourse analysis

Staff

• Professor
  Tsuji Daisuke
• Associate Professor
  Yamada Yoko
• Associate Professor
  Matsumura Kazushi