Sociology

Ivy Lei: Double Major in Sociology and Social Welfare

This 3-minute video was created for the Choosing a Major (URAP) project in the academic year 2021-22.

"How A Professor's Question Impacted My Choice of a Major" John Lie, Professor, Sociology

John Lie is a Professor of Sociology. Professor Lie's scholarly interest is social theory. In this video, he shares how a professor’s question caused him to rethink his initial interest in mathematics and eventually led him to a major and academic career in sociology.

Professor Lie’s Faculty webpage: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/faculty/john-lie

"How A Chance-Encounter in College Shaped My Interest in China" Thomas Gold, Professor Emeritus, Sociology

Thomas Gold is Professor Emeritus of Sociology. In his video, he shares his journey from an unexpected interest in China as an undergraduate student to learning Chinese and teaching English in Taiwan to earning a PhD in sociology with a focus on Chinese Studies.

Professor Gold’s faculty webpage: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/professor-emeritus/thomas-b-gold