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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Nov 15, 2025 • 1h 12min
Can People of Color Be Racist? | Shifting Our Attention | Racism Test | 25FA Class #24
Sam invites students from different backgrounds to the front of the room to talk about the narrative around racism and discrimination in the United States. Some important questions are asked.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 14, 2025 • 1h 16min
Sam is BACK from KOREA | 25FA Office Hours #15
Sam is back from Korea! Alijah and Sam talk about his trip, the things he did, and finally, they talk about yesterday's class (with Warren Smith).Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 10min
College Students CONFRONT Warren Smith LIVE with Dr. Laurie Mulvey | 25FA Class #23
Dr. Sam Richards and his wife, Dr. Laurie Mulvey, invited Warren Smith into SOC 119 to have a conversation about a variety of things. Warren has made a few response videos to Sam and SOC 119 - so it was nice to invite him into the room to have a conversation in person.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 36min
What is Life Like In South Korea? | SOC 119 Case Study at Konkuk University | 25FA Office Hours #14
Sam and Laurie invite three groups of Korean students to the front of the room to talk to them about life in Korea and Korean culture.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 6, 2025 • 60min
Indigenous Ways of Thinking | Fall 2017 "CLASSIC" Lecture | 25FA Class #22
This is the final class that is pre-recorded as Sam is on his way back to the United States a few hours after this episode goes live. DJ and her husband, Chaplin Ammon Bailey, talk to the class about Native American perspectives on life. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 5, 2025 • 44min
How Does the World See YOU? | Modeling in Korea | Guest: Tae Yeonho | 25FA Office Hours #13
Sam and Laurie are joined by Korean model Tae Yeonho to talk about Korean culture from his perspective. They do talk about fashion, beauty, and all things modeling - but they shift the conversations into other directions as well.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 4, 2025 • 58min
Checking (Out) Your Privilege | Spring 2023 "CLASSIC" Lecture | 25FA Class #21
Five students join Sam in the front of the room to talk about white privilege in the United States today. This is one of the most viewed lectures on SOC 119's YouTube Channel with an estimated 10 million views across all videos.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 40min
Being a Tourist in Korea | Comparing Cultures | 투썸플레이스 명동 | Guest: Soomin Kim | 25FA Office Hours #12
Sam and Laurie are joined by Soomin Kim at a coffee shop in Myong-Dong, Seoul, South Korea. Soomin is Sam and Laurie's creative director in South Korea - and the three of them talked about a variety of topics for Soomin's first ever live stream!Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Nov 1, 2025 • 44min
G-Dawg's Reflects on His Time in SOC 119 | Alumnus Conversation | 25FA Office Hours #11
Sam and Laurie are joined in a busy South Korean cafe by SOC 119 Alumnus and former SOC 119 Class Facilitator, G-Dawg! Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
Oct 31, 2025 • 25min
Our Future with AI | Sebasi Talk | Live from Seoul, South Korea | 25FA Office Hours #10
Join Sam at his next Sebasi Talk, South Korea's version of TedTalks. Sam talks about the future of AI and how he thinks nations like the U.S. and Korea will respond.Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/liveWatch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soc119/live
