SOC 119
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Sociology 119 (SOC 119) is the largest Race and Ethnic Relations class in the United States. Join Dr. Sam Richards and over 700 students in the largest lecture hall at Penn State University in conversations with students and international guests about the world we live, the cultures we're surrounded by, and the ability to question the "invisible strings" of society.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 13min
Growing Up "in the System" | Broken Families | Racial Impacts | 26SP Class #22 Full Lecture
Sam has a very special guest and two student volunteers to talk about growing up in the system.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 28min
Questions about Islam & The Military Industrial Complex | 26SP Office Hours #14
Sam and Alijah answer a ton of questions about Islam and the current conflict in Iran.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 9min
The Rich & The Poor | The Gap That Defines Us | 26SP Class #21 Full Lecture
Three alum and three current students have a conversation and money.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 6min
Muslims Answer Student Questions | Classroom Discussion | 26SP Class #20 Full Lecture
Sam invites a Christian and Jewish student to ask four Muslims about their faith.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 31min
Sam's "Trip" in Mexico | Conversation about Future of Drug Use in America | 26SP Office Hours #13
Sam and Alijah chat... Mostly about drugs and perceptions about reality. Towards the beginning, Sam has some technical issues with Discord and Jeff steps in.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 24, 2026 • 30min
Student Asking Sociology Professor ANYTHING | 26SP Class #19 Full Lecture
Sam allows students to ask him questions about anything before they took their second exam.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 6min
"We're So F***ED!!!" | Students Thoughts: AI & Future of Education | 26SP Class #18 Full Lecture
Sam invites students to the front of the classroom to ask them about AI and what their fears are with the future.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 33min
Professor Ask Me Anything: War in Iran | 26SP Office Hours #12
Sam and Alijah reflect on the previous class about the Iranian war.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 6min
Is War Necessary? | Finding "Truth" About Conflict | 26SP Class #15 Full Lecture
Sam invites four students to the front of the class to talk to them about war. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 25min
Exploring Bogota, Colombia | Iranian War, Income & Dogs (Lots of Dogs) | 26SP Office Hours #11
Sam and Laurie are still in Colombia, so Sam decided to stream from a park near their apartment. He talks about current events and goes on a walk around the city. Yuli is in the call as well answering some questions with Sam that come in from the chat.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
