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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Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 31min
Spanish Influence in American History | You Don't Know What You Don't Know | 26SP Office Hours #7
Sam and Alijah start Office Hours talking about the Superbowl Halftime Show and Spanish's influence in American society and history. Elizabeth, a multi-racial mom, jumps into Office Hours to share her perspective. Then Patrick, a long time viewer and live chatter jumps on to share his perspectives!Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 10, 2026 • 34min
Why the NFL Picked Bad Bunny | Reflecting on Superbowl Halftime Show | 26SP Class #9 Full Lecture
This is a short class because students took an exam during the second half of the class. Sam talks about the Bad Bunny performance at the Superbowl this year.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 4min
Gen Z's Faith in Democracy is Collapsing? | What They Fear Most | 26SP Class #8 Full Lecture
Sam invites four Gen Z students to ask them about their hopes and fears for the future. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 20min
Reflecting on Being White in America (and the World) | Risking Cancel Culture | 26SP Office Hours #6
Sam and Alijah reflect on Class 7, where the class explored white people and white culture. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 6min
How Accurate Are Our Stereotypes About Whiteness? | Our Bodies Part 3 | 26SP Class #7 Full Lecture
Sam invites students to the front of the classroom to talk about their experience about being white in the world.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 46min
Living in Unprecedented Times | Discord Call-In Episode | 26SP Office Hours #5
Sam starts this special episode of Office Hours with a 30 minute discussion about corruption and the Trump administration. The rest of the episode are live call-ins from four viewers of SOC 119 - all viewing from different parts of the world!Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 7min
Students Solve Racism | Guest: Dr. Laurie Mulvey | 26SP Class #06 Full Lecture
Sam and Laurie ask students to come up to talk about racism and discrimination.Get 40% off the Vantage plan for Ground.News by using our link: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=soc119Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 47min
Loneliness & Vulnerability in the Classroom | Sam Opens Up | 26SP Office Hours #4
Sam and Alijah talk about some things before Pedro joins the stream.Get 40% off the Vantage plan for Ground.News by using our link: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=soc119Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 8min
Generalization vs. Reality | Indian Students Set the Record Straight | 26SP Class #05 Full Lecture
Sam invites a number of Indian students to the front and asked them, along with another student, about being Indian.Get 40% off the Vantage plan for Ground.News by using our link: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=soc119Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 18min
The REAL Truth About Biblical Texts | Expert Analysis with Dr. Dan McClellan | 26SP Office Hours #3
Dr. Dan McClellan joins Sam for Office Hours #3! The two of them meet each other for the first time and get into conversations about truth, religion, and society.Get 40% off the Vantage plan for Ground.News by using our link: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=soc119Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
