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2009-2010 Catalog Undergraduate Courses College of Arts & Sciences Sociology
Sociology
SOCIOL 101      Sociology: An Introduction
An introduction to the study of society and the basic concepts of sociology. Fall, winter, summer.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 103      Introduction To Cultural Anthropology
An introduction to culture and the basic concepts of anthropology. Topics include kinship, language, and cultural change. also offered as ANTHRO 103. Offered: Fall/Winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 201      Introduction To Social Psychology
Exploration of the relationships between human behavior and social context. The course focuses on how realities are socially constructed and sustained, the role of symbol systems, definitions of the situation, the self as a product of interaction, and the relationship between language, thought and culture. Offered: Fall/Winter
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 202 R      Social Organization
This course focuses on the principles of social organization that undergird all human societies: social groups; age and gender differences; the institutions of family, economy, religion and polity; power; community and other units of residence; and social differentiation based on such factors as wealth and/or prestige. The focus of analysis is on the maintenance of social order, social change, and integration of society. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 202R. Prerequisite: SOC-SCI 101. Offered: Every semester.
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SOCIOL 203      Contemporary American Issues
An examination of major social problems of modern Western society, including issues of racial conflict, war, civil rights, youth movements, the mass media, urban poverty, and crime. The topics will vary from year to year depending upon the instructor. Fall, winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 205      The Social Life of Things
This course examines the ways anthropologists have studied the connections between people and things. It explores how social relationships are created and changed through the use and exchange of objects, and how objects themselves take on particular meanings and histories in these processes. In questioning the relationship between material culture and human sociality, the course will expose students to a range of ethnographic and historical case studies, as well as introduce them to some core theoretical perspectives and debates within anthropology
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 207      the culture of Ethnography
This course will explore the contexts in which powerful social groups learn, talk, and write about less powerful groups. The course material will explore how the identities and biases of anthropologists condition how they perceive, analyze, and represent others. Students will compare changes in ethnographic methods, theories, and styles across time and geography.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 211      Social And Psychological Development Through The Life Cycle
A survey of significant psychosocial issues, events and crises throughout the human life span. The life cycle of the family is examined as the primary context within which individual development occurs. Although the primary emphasis will be on normal adjustment and development, attention will also be given to the occurrence of special problems and deviations at each life stage. Fall/winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 212      Global Health
This course will use the lens of critical medical anthropology to analyze the sources of poor health outcomes, health disparities, and the global impacts of health policy. Students will explore the connections between population health and other aspects of social life, such as power, inequality, war, and economics, exploring the ways in which globalization and the privatization of health creates conditions that facilitate disease.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 A      Special Topics In Sociology
Each time this course is offered, a different area of sociology, to be announced, will be given. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 300R.
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 CF      Special Topics in Sociology
Each time this course is offered, a different area of sociology, to be announced, will be given.
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics in Sociology
Each time this course is offered, a different area of sociology, to be announced, will be given.
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 CH      Special Topics in Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 NA      Special Topics in Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 R      Special Topics In Sociology
Each time this course is offered, a different area of sociology, to be announced, will be given. Also offered as ANTHRO 300R.
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 RD      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 RF      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 RH      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 RT      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300 RV      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics in Anthropology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 300      Special Topics In Sociology
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 302      Social Stratification
The distribution of power, privileges and prestige are examined in a historical and comparative perspective. The process whereby distribution systems develop, become institutionalized, and become transformed are analyzed. Offered: Fall.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 303      Cluster Course: Interdisciplinary Studies
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 303 CA      Cluster Course: Perspectives In Science And Healing
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 303 CF      Cluster Course: African And African American Women And Creativity
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 303 CO      Cluster Course: Issues In Death And Dying
This course reviews historical and theoretical perspectives on death and dying. It explores the relationship of death to the social structure and culture in which it occurs, and examines interdisciplinary issues concerning death and contemporary society.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 303 CP      Cluster Course: Religion In America
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 303 CT      Cluster Course: Healing And Cultural Diversity
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 303 CW      Cluster Course: Introduction To Women's Studies
What does it mean to grow up female in America? How does being female influence the body, the mind, identity? This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of the issues that have shaped the lives of American women throughout the life cycle and across the timeline. This course examines the role that culture and society have played in shaping and defining what it means to be an American girl and woman.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 305      Language and Culture
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic objects, aims, and methods of linguistic anthropology. Students will acquire this familiarity by studying both theoretical and ethnographic articles that focus on some of the major areas of concern within the field including: the evolution of human language, linguistic particularity and universality, the relationship of language to thought, structuralism and semiotics, trope theory, language and emotion, sociolinguistics, the development of writing systems, and language conservation and change.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 306      Culture, Emotion, and Identity
This course introduces students to some of the key theoretical perspectives and debates within the field of psychological anthropology. By drawing upon cross-cultural studies of emotion, personhood, sexuality, illness, and consciousness it seeks to understand some of the ways that culture and society influence human psychology and experience.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 310 R      Families And The Life Course
This course is an upper level introduction examining the sociological, historical, and social psychological research on the family, focusing primarily on the United States. The course examines families of varied ethnicity, as well as family compositions at different stages of the life course. Emphasis is placed on the interdependence of family members, as well as how society and policy influence the family.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 313 R      Sociology Of Women
A study of family, community and career roles of women in contemporary society. Special attention is directed to the variety of their life patterns and dual roles made possible by a changing society. Fall/winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 314      Anthropology of Gender
This class explores theories of the social construction of gender in cross-cultural contexts. It will also explore global issues of local and international politics, the economy, work and education as these relate to gender.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 316      Sociology Of Death And Dying
Examination of attitudes, behaviors and institutions related to death and dying in contemporary American society. Topics include the status of death in American society, effects of the setting on dying, interaction with the dying, funeral practices, bereavement customs, surviving spouse, and suicide.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 317      Policies Of Drug Use And Control
Utilizing both historical and contemporary information, this course provided an assessment of the "drug problem" in the U.S. and policies of control developed in response to the problem. Drug use criminalization, legalization, medical treatment and prevention strategies and related issues are considered in regard to scientific knowledge related to the patterns, causes and impact of substance abuse. Also offered as CJC 317. Annually.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 318      Sociology Of The Aging Woman
An exploration of the intersection of gender and aging issues with special attention to cultural images of women, the development of self-concept and identity in mid-life and beyond, caring roles in the family, work and retirement, and health and mental health issues. These issues are examined within the context of social class, race, and ethnicity. Implications for community programs and social policy are considered.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 319      Theoretical Criminology
A comprehensive examination of the major criminological theories, their philosophical assumptions, and the sociohistorical context in which they were articulated. Also offered as CJC 319.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 320      Social Deviance
The dominant sociological perspectives on deviance will be discussed with special attention given to the processes that define behavior and persons as deviant and the impact of such definitions on social relationships and identity.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 322      Race And Ethnic Relations
The nature, origin and dynamics of ethnic and race relations in the U. S. and other societies. Specific attention will be given to the historical and contemporary contexts of prejudice discrimination and confrontation. Also offered as ANTHRO 322. Offered: Fall/Winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 324      Diversity And You
This course will examine diversity from the perspectives of race, ethnicity, class and gender. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of racism, classism and sexism on interpersonal relationships and strategies to encourage diversity in schools, neighborhoods, and the work place. Students may also enroll in "directed research" in conjunction with his course.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 325      The Imagery Of The American Indian In Film
This course will trace the imagery of the American Indian used by film makers through the years and how this has played a role in reinforcing certain inaccurate perceptions of American Indian cultural, social, and economic life. The course examines the sociological implications created by persistently showing misrepresented images of American Indians. The goal is to measure and compare the reality of American Indian live (values, traditions, and beliefs) with the images created by film makers from the early years of the 20th century to the present. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 325.
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SOCIOL 327      Us Government's Indian Policies: Practices Of A Colonizing Nation
This class will convey information about the implementation of US government policies toward American Indians and how each of the policies, from treaty making, establishing reservations, removing, confronting tribes militarily, and abolishing reservations through allotment resulted in consequences detrimental to tribal welfare. The colonization process created ramifications and consequences that Indian people contend with to this day. This class will provide a historical overview of the consequences associated with political, social, and economic processes that divested Indian people of control over their lives and land they originally lived on. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 327.
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SOCIOL 328      Anthropology Of The Body
The Anthropology of the Body is an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to the study of the body as the subject and object of social processes. Anthropological approaches to ritual, performance, reproduction, and healing will provide a framework for classical as well as contemporary explorations of bodily representation and experiences across a variety of cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 329      The Imagery Of The American Indian In Film
This course will trace the imagery of the American Indian used by film makers through the years and how this has played a role in reinforcing certain inaccurate perceptions of American Indian cultural, social, and economic life. The course examines the sociological implications created by persistently showing misrepresented images of American Indians. The goal is to measure and compare the reality of American Indian life (values , Traditions, and beliefs) with the images created by film makers from the early years of the 20th century to the present. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 325.
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SOCIOL 331      Urban Anthropology
A course designed to apply anthropological methods to the study of various urban environments. The approach to the subject is comparative, seeking to spell out those features of the urban setting which vary from culture to culture as well as those which are common to all. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 331. Offered: Fall.
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SOCIOL 332      Sociology Of Political Life
The concept of power, community power structure and decision making. The social basis of liberal democracy; consensus and legitimacy; political stability and instability. Power and politics in a mass society; elites and masses; democracy and oligarchy; alienation; bureaucracy; pluralism and totalitarianism. Ideology and social movements.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 335 R      Introduction To Social Work: Principles And Practice
An introductory course to social work, its history and current role in the delivery of social welfare services. Designed to give the student insight into the body of knowledge, theory, values, principles, and techniques of the social work process. Investigation into the varieties of practice methods, i.e., casework, group work, community organization, and the present trend toward the generic approach. Fall/winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 336      Society And Community Service
This course explores the history and increasing importance of the non-profit sector and volunteerism. Applying theoretical approaches from development and communivty organizing, the course analyzes the uses of volunteerism and NGOs nationally and internationally. Students' understanding will be enhanced through the inclusion of applied methods needed to manage a non-profit organization and by serving in an internship in a local non-profit during the semester. Offered: Fall Semester
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SOCIOL 337      Community Development In Urban America
The focus in this course is on experiential learning in which the student participates in several urban community development projects that allow for learning about collaboratives, networking, problem-solving, and requisite skills to successfully manage a project. Principles of community development are presented to give the student background for understanding the projects visited.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 339      American Indian Leaders: Past And Present
This course will examine the definition of leadership as it relates to American Indian issues. Consideration will be given to the nuances of leadership by examining the social, cultural economic, and political situations that gave cause for particular individuals to assume roles of Indian ranks with those practiced by non-indian leaders. It will trace the evolving nature of leadership within tribal nations and American Indian communitites from past to present, as well as looking at Indian leadership roles in time of war and peace. Lives of the major characters of American Indian historical record will be reviewed, such as Geronimo, Crazy horse, Sitting Bull, Osceola, Tecumseh, Pontic, Black Hawk, Quannah Parker, and Captain Jack. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 326.
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SOCIOL 341 R      The Anthropology Of Economic Institutions
Examines in a comparative perspective the social, cultural and political framework of economic activities. Emphasis is placed on socioeconomic systems and the contradictions they generate. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 341R. Offered: Annually.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 343      Societies And Cultures Of Latin America
A survey of emerging cultures and societies in Latin America; pre-history and geography; the Mayan, the Aztec and Incan civilizations; contemporary Indian, peasant and urban subcultures; the impact of forces such as migration, urbanization, peasant mobilization, and agrarian reform. Also offered as ANTHRO 343.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 346      Cultures Of The African Diaspora
This course will explore the cultures of African people and their descendents who settled in Europe, the Caribbean or the Americas due primarily to the impact of the Trans-Atlantic trade in human beings. The focus will be comparative, with emphasis on cultural adaptation, kinship systems, music and religion.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 347      The American Indian Image: Stereotype Vs. Reality
This class will take a historical, sociological, and cultural approach to review how society at large views American Indians. The course will trace the origin and continued use of American Indian stereotyped views, and assess the sociological and psychological complications that result when judging Indians solely on stereotyped imagery. The course will review the histrical content of American Indian life as portrayed in early plays, films, and newspaper accounts and compare these stereotyped images with the reality of American Indian life by providing a depiction of a series of historical events that will offer a more balanced and accurate consideration for American Indian life past and present. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 327.
1 hr
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SOCIOL 348      Latin American Immigrants & Refugees in the U.S.
The course is an introduction to the study of the culture and societies of U.S. citizens and immigrants of Latin American heritage living in the U.S. The course emphasizes recent anthropological as well as historical and cultural studies. Topics covered:ethnohistory, and cultural diffusion over successive generations.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 351      Gender, Work And Social Change
This course examines the role of gendered work and consumption in global social change. Drawing from sociological perspectives on gender and work, this course foregrounds a global comparative analysis of societal development and working contexts, including tourism employment, sex work, domestic work, and agricultural, garment, and informatics production. Academic-service learning constitutes a primary course assignment. Offered: Winter
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 352      Multicultural Women's Histories In The U.S.
This course offers an introduction to the histories of women in the U.S. from the 17th to the beginning of the 20th century. We will study colonial and US women of Native, Latino, European, African, and Asian descent, their contact with women (and men) of other ethnic groups, the political, economic, and legal changes affecting their lives, and the images they created of themselves and each other. Offered: Every Fall Semester
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SOCIOL 353      Women, Class, And Ethnicity In The U.S.
This course focuses on contemporary women's lives and issues such as welfare and immigration, stereotypical imagery, and the pressure to put ethnic and/or class interests before gender concerns. We will study women of Native, African, European, Latin, Asian, and heterogeneous descent and the ethnic, economic, and legal forces shaping their lives. Offered: Every Fall
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SOCIOL 354      Women's Lives In The Global Economy
This class explores the realties of women's lives and the work that women contribute to all societies. Using an anthropological approach, we will explore women's productive work in gathering, horticulture, agriculture, and industrialization, women's reproductive work, as well as their work of status enhancement and caring. Highlighting the changes wrought by colonialism, we will also explore women's work, both voluntary and involuntary, in the global economy. Offered: Every Winter Semester
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SOCIOL 355      The United Nations' Womens Conferences
This class studies the United Women's Conferences in Mexcio City (1975), Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985), Beijing (1995), and Beijing +5 (2000), their themes, participants, documents, solutions, and consequences. Special attention will be paid to women's human rights. Offered: Every Winter Semester
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SOCIOL 356      Cross-Cultural Gender Conceptions
This class surveys the varieties of gender definitions and roles in historical and contemporary human cultures in their association to stratified or equitable access to economic, political, and ideological resources. Topics include the definitions and varieties of human sexes and of human genders, and the multiple ways in which people create sexual and gender intersections and variations. Offered: Every Winter Semester
1 hr
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SOCIOL 361      Social Theory
A survey of the major orientations in social theory, their historical development, and contemporary issues and controversies in social theory. Prerequisite: 3 hours in social science.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 362      Methods Of Sociological Research
Experimental and observational schemes; survey analysis; interview and questionnaire designs; scaling techniques; sampling. Also offered as CJC 483.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 363      Introduction To Statistics In Sociology/Criminal Justice
A first course in the statistical analysis of quantitative data. Course emphasizes descriptive statistics, probability theory, parameter estimation, bivariate hypothesis testing, and computer applications. Prerequisites: MATH 110, MATH 116 or an equivalent. Offered: Fall
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SOCIOL 372      Introduction To The Sociology Of Religion
Using the tremendous diversity of religious belief and practice in North America, in particular new religious movements, this class will acquaint students with the academic study of religion as a social (and sociological) phenomenon. Students will learn how religion has been interpreted by sociologists in the past, and how evolving perspectives shape both the way academics perceive religion and how they study it. They will learn how religion permeates and affects virtually every domain of human culture and interaction. And they will gain experience in fieldwork, coming to understand in the process religious traditions other than those in which they may have been raised.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 373      Anthropology of Religion
This course explores the ways anthropologist have gone about studying religion from the opening decades of the 20th century to present. The course introduces students to the diversity of human religious expression and experience through anthropological literature and to the diversity of anthropological expression especially as it has been revealed in social scientific studies of religious life. The course is designed to generate a critical dialogue about the special role that religion has played n the ongoing anthropological engagement with "other" societies and cultures over time
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 374      Anthropology of Childhood
This course explores how children's lives are shaped by cultural, economic, and political forces and relations. Drawing upon a range of case studies and disciplinary perspectives it will consider how and why children emerge as sites of contestation and debate, and it will examine the various ways in which the category and experience of childhood unfold in different socio-historical contexts. The main objective of the course is to better understand the social construction of childhood and use the study of childhood as privileged window for exploring the articulation of cultural, economic and political relations within the context of contemporary global society.Offered: On-demand
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SOCIOL 390 R      Directed Field Experience I
The student will work within one or more social agencies or organizations in the city under the joint supervision of a professional within the organization and a member of the Sociology Department. In-class discussion will cover the major problems of social organization. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
1-6 hrs
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SOCIOL 390 RA      Directed Field Experience I
1-6 hrs
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SOCIOL 391      Directed Field Experience II
A continuation of SOCIOL 390. Winter.
1-6 hrs
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SOCIOL 397      Independent Readings In Sociology
Intensive readings in an area selected by the student with prior consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of sociology. On demand.
1-3 hrs
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SOCIOL 398      Independent Research In Sociology
Intensive research in an area selected by the student with prior consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of sociology. On demand.
1-6 hrs
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SOCIOL 404 WI      The Sociology Capstone: Senior Seminar
A seminar which explores the interrelationships between sociology theory, research methods and statistics. May focus on major contemporary issues building on and integrating knowledge obtained in previous courses. This course is a writing intensive course and satisfies this requirement for the general degree requirements of the college. Prerequisites: SOCIOL 361, SOCIOL 362, SOCIOL 363. Offered: Fall/Winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 410 R      Aging In Contemporary Society
Attitudes and stereotypes, the status of the aged in American society; the social psychology of the aging process; the response of societal institutions such as the family and political system to the aging of the population as a whole. Applications and potentials of research are considered.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 411      Sociology Of Human Sexuality
A cross cultural examination of the most fundamental dichotomy in human society: male and female. Considering sex both as a biological and social category, this course compares diversity and similarity in the interrelationships of male and female in patterns of behavior and social organization found in human societies across time and space.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 416      Aging And Developmental Disabilities
This course explores the experience of aging with a developmental disability or mental retardation within the context of normative aging. Among the comparisons made between older persons with and without developmental disabilities are their demographic characteristics, physical and cognitive functioning, role transitions and losses, identities and self-concepts, and family and caregiving issues. Policies, programs, and emerging concepts of best practices are considered within the context of quality of life, ethical, and community inclusion issues. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Summer.
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SOCIOL 417      Practicum In Aging And Developmental Disabilities
Students gain experience in working with and defining issues of Older persons with developmental disabilities through placements in sheltered workshops, senior centers, residential group homes, and other community-based programs. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Summer.
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SOCIOL 418      Feminist Theories
This class introduces the major feminist theories and their primary authors over the last 200 years. The class takes both a historical view (beginning with two millenia of male-centered theories about women) and a conceptual approach (theories are grouped by common ground) and familiarizes the student with both the historical processes that necessitate feminist theories as well as with the breadth and depth of the historically and currently available scholarship. Prerequisite: Introduction to Women's Studies Offered: Winter Semester
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SOCIOL 420      Control Of Crime And Delinquency
The various ways societies have tried to control and prevent violations. Topics: the nature and types of law; a critical analysis of the American police, judicial and penal systems; the prevention of crime and delinquency. Also offered as CJC 420. Offered: Fall semester
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 421      Criminal Behavior In The United States
A description and causal analysis of complex forms of criminal behavior in contemporary American society; included for study will be organized and professional crime, white collar crime, homicide, suicide, and crimes against morals involving sex, alcohol, drugs and gambling. Winter.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 424      The Death Penalty In America
This course takes a sociological look at the most extreme punishment currently in use in the United States. Society debates its value without giving much weight to the research which social science conducts. Indeed, the political domain frequently misrepresents the data that is available. The course evaluates the adequacy of the research and separates the strands of the debates in order to understand the role of the dealth penalty in our society. Also offered as CJC 424.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 430 R      Complex Organizations
The sociology of complex organizations examines sociological theories and methods that explain what an organization is trying to accomplish and ways in which performance can be assessed. Emphasis will be on internal structures and processes of organizations, the organization's relationship to the individual and the organization's environment.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 431      Social Organization Of The City
An examination of the social structure of the American city with special reference to the historical development of American cities. Attention will be focused on the role of social institutions as they have changed in relation to urban problems.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 433      Immigration and the City
This course examines key issues and controversies in immigration research. Special attention will be paid to the social, economic, and historical developments of urban immigrant communities.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 439      Social Meanings Of Illness, Suffering And Healing
The course explores the human experience of illness and healing and its intersection with cultural values and institutional arrangements. Various meanings that are associated with the experience of being sick and caring for the sick are examined, especially in terms of economic, cultural, and racial factors. The struggle to make sense out of suffering and the harshness of disease is examined, as is the possibility for growth, transformation, and healing that are contained in the illness experience. Offered: Summer
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 440 R      Sociology Of Medicine
Relationship of basic concepts in sociology to health and medical care. Cultural and class variations in health status. Social and cultural aspects of health.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 441      Developing Countries
Focuses on issues of economic development, social stratification, political institutions, and political mobilization in societies where colonialism provided the context for their long-term disadvantages in the international economic order. Specific attention is paid to the intersection of the international components that define the options and limits for societal development (e.g., market shifts, international institutions and contracts, foreign policies, and migration) and the distinct social, political and cultural implications of these factors for developing societies. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 441.
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 470      Colloquium: Law And Social Structure
3 hrs
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SOCIOL 486      Methods Of Program Evaluation
This course focuses on applying research methodological techniques to evaluation of programs designed to respond to social problems and issues (e.g., drug use, crime, delinquency, indigent care). Topics of interest to those charged with designing and executing program evaluations are considered, including types of program evaluation assessment, use of time series models, special research issues for program evaluation and generating and testing hypotheses from program objectives. Also offered as CJC 486. Annually.
3 hrs
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