The Sociology in Fiction research cluster is a community of postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty members interested in exploring the relationship between literature and social theory.
Twice a term, we host a ‘sociological book club’, where we discuss two novels on a particular sociological theme and examine fiction’s contribution to social thought. Once a term we organise an experimental writing workshop, encouraging participants to explore forms such as sociological fiction, sociological poetry, and creative non-fiction.
Format
We meet three times a term (2 meetings dedicated to the reading group, 1 meeting dedicated to the writing workshop).
Meeting Dates
Thursday 8th May, 4PM - 5PM, Board Room, Department of Sociology - Discussing the novel 'Against the Loveless World' by Susan Abulhawa
Wednesday 21st May, 4PM - 5PM, Board Room, Department of Sociology - Discussing the novel My Friends' by Hisham Matar
Thursday 5th June, 4PM - 5PM, Board Room, Department of Sociology. Discussing selected articles.
Wednesday 18th June, 4PM - 5PM, Board Room, Department of Sociology. Discussing the novel 'Lost Souls' by Balzac.
Convenors and contact
If you’re interested in joining, please contact the co-convenors Seetha Tan (spt42@cam.ac.uk) and Salma Nagy (sn662@cam.ac.uk)
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