What Courses Does Vicki Teach?
Anti-oppression, sex, gender, sexualities, families, race, racialization, and racism, social problems, social interaction, social inequalities, pop culture, consumer society, criminology, Canadian society, introductory sociology, theories, research methods, and others.
Why Did Vicki Choose to Teach Sociology?
Basically, it chose me. From the first class in Intro Sociology, I was challenged by what I was learning, and I liked it! It felt like the discipline for me. When asked to fill in for a prof while in my MA program at UVic, I felt like I had found my calling. I love being able to give people the tools to explore and analyse their own lives and the social world in entirely new ways. If people understand the world as socially constructed, they can be empowered to see it can be deconstructed and ultimately, reconstructed – hopefully in more equitable and inclusive ways.
What Does Vicki Love About VIU?
I love the enthusiasm people have for teaching and the collegiality of those who work at VIU. I love the small size of the university and the ability to really get to know students. I appreciate the dedication to small class sizes and the ability to highlight local knowledge and forge local and international relationships. The location is pretty epic too!