Teaching

The Sociology of Culture

In this course, students will apply sociological insights to cultural phenomena. We will explore how culture creates patterns in the social world. We will also explore how some social collectives spark cultural change while others, conversely, reinforce conventions.

Select lectures available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEqrjYtEZVsFG5Z24LPPJ08LBg7nvRa5m

The Sociology of Hip-Hop

This course covers hip hop’s complex social history. By learning about the origins and history of hip hop culture we can engage about debates about import and impact of hip hop music in social life. And, beyond that, you can practice media literacy skills to understand the social forces shaping your cultural environment.

Syllabus available here: https://www.sociology.utoronto.ca/sites/sociology.utoronto.ca/files/SOC386H1S-Taylor-Price.pdf

Course available here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEqrjYtEZVsHPnKx8M6EgkeqQVqyWpI8E

Academic Skills

In my teaching, I help students develop their scholarly capacities, such as reading, notetaking, participating in academic discussions, and writing. To support the professional development of all my students, I devote a portion of time during my class to share best practices of evaluating sources of information, understanding scientific texts, and writing in a clear professional style.

See my three-part series on writing a sociological research proposal here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEqrjYtEZVsGrkmDpZEt1ELyXDLB1SFYR

Courses Taught

  • Sociology of Culture. 2023 summer semester, Lakehead University.

  • Sociology of Hip Hop. 2021 winter semester, University of Toronto, St. George Campus.

  • Culture, Creativity, and Cities Capstone. Co-taught with Dr. Childress 2020 and 2021, winter semesters, University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus.