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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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 14min
A Live Experiment in Empathy with Basim Razzo | Re-Broadcast | 26SP Class #16 Full Lecture
This is a re-broadcast of a live stream originally recorded in 2018. This is Basim's first time in the United States since the 1980s, and since the deaths of his wife and daughter. The two friends speak of life in Iraq, the accident, and how Basim doesn't allow us to fall into anger.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 27min
Answering Questions about Life in Colombia | Guests: Laurie & Yuli | 26SP Office Hours #10
Sam and Laurie go down to Colombia and have a conversation with SOC 119 Class Manager: Yuli Prieto! They chat about life in Colombia, things Yuli has gotten from the class, and of course they answered a ton of questions from the live chat.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 9min
Only 2%! | How Do People Become Extremists? | Political Violence | 26SP Class #15 Full Lecture
This is a re-broadcast of a live stream originally recorded in 2025. Sam invites four guests who all have lived in a conflict zone to discuss conflict. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 11min
The Good For Us All | Communitarian Way of Living | 26SP Class #14 Full Lecture
Sam has two special guests join SOC 119 to talk about their way of life.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 26, 2026 • 56min
The State of the Union Is... | 26SP Office Hours #9
Sam and Alijah chat about the previous classes and the State of the Union speech (sort of). Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 2min
Iranian Students Reveal the Truth About Living in Iran | 26SP Class #13 Full Lecture
Sam invites three Iranian students to talk about life in Iran.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 12min
Students Tackle Immigration Policy | US Immigration Part 3 | 26SP Class #12 Full Lecture
Sam finishes up the classes about US Immigration with bringing in the last few points, and then asking the two volunteers, Logan and Minh, how they would fix the issue.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 14min
Immigration Debate | H1B Visas, New Parties & Hot Takes | 26SP Office Hours #8
Sam and Alijah answer questions the chat had about immigration in the United States!Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 10min
Birth Rates, Immigration & Economic Collapse | US Immigration Part 2 | 26SP Class #11 Full Lecture
Sam invites three students (all female) to continue to complexify the conversation about Immigration. The two volunteers from last class, both males, continue to listen. There will be a part three to the conversation.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 4min
Immigration Questions Nobody's Answering | US Immigration Part 1 | 26SP Class #10 Full Lecture
Sam breaks down Immigration into multiple 8 different categories. Today, himself along with two students (and some students in the class) on just two of them: Morality & Justice and Law & Social Stability.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
