An examination of how surveillance has become ubiquitous and taken for granted in contemporary society. Beyond general themes of surveillance studies, such as control, visibility, classification, authentication, etc., this course focuses on the role of surveillance in social sorting and (in)security in society.

Antirequisite(s): Sociology 3325F/G if taken in 2017-18, Sociology 3387F/G, or the former Political Science 4430E.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science or Sociology.

Extra Information: 3 hours.