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Undergraduate Sociology

2005 Spring Term

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INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLGY 140

The study of human social relations with emphasis on culture, socialization, social structure and change, and the major social institutions.

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MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

SOCIOLGY 252

A course of study designed to familiarize the student with social and cultural patterns of mate selection, marriage, and family life involvement. Particular emphasis on changing perceptions surrounding gender roles and the institutions of marriage and family in contemporary United States.

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RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS

SOCIOLGY 265

This course examines relationships between racial minorities and the majority group in the United States in their socio-historical contexts. Early histories of relations between minorities and the majority as well as present relations will be addressed. Questions raised include whether American society should attempt to minimize differences between minorities and the majority, whether to blend or maintain group identities, and how we should address existing barriers and inequalities. Relationships and differences among minority groups will also be examined.

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INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY

SOCIOLGY 276

An introduction to the field of criminology through examination of theories and patterns of criminal behavior, the operation of the criminal justice system, and the politics of crime control policy.

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INTRODUCTION TO AUSTRALIAN STUDIES: AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY & CULTURE

SOCIOLGY 280

This course will focus on Australia in the twentieth century and beyond. Five major themes will be examined: (1) Racial and National Identities, (2) Comparisons with the United States, (3) Australia-Asia Interdependencies, (4) the Impact of Globalization on Australia, and (5) Contemporary Debates in Australian Society.

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SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

SOCIOLGY 301

Students in this course will learn about the knowledge creation process by reading original research monographs. In addition, students will gain "hands-on" experience in posing sociological questions and in trying to answer those questions through the analysis of computer-based data sets such as the General Social Survey.

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SOCIOLOGY OF DISABILITY

SOCIOLGY 315

Sociology of Disability is an examination of the social construction of disability, including its historical and cross-cultural variations, institutional and organizational contexts, and interactional and emotional dimensions. Particular attention is given to the experience of living with various biomedical conditions and the ways in which the social status of disability is related to other forms of social inequality and difference.

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SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR

SOCIOLGY 340

An examination of the causes and consequences of social movements and collective behavior, including such phenomena as riots; fads; panic; trade unions; reform, revolutionary, and liberation movements; utopian communities.

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SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER

SOCIOLGY 345

This course will analyze gender as a process and as a social institution. It will examine how we can experience gender in ways that maintain existing gender relations or in ways that challenge them.

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CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE SOCIETY

SOCIOLGY 350

This course examines contemporary Japanese society. It includes a study of social institutions, processes, and culture of Japan. the course examines following areas: (a) culture (beliefs, customs, social identity); (b) social institutions (family, religion, education, work, media); (c) societal processes (socialization, deviance, urbanization); (d) inequalities (gender, income, race-ethnic, region); and (e) the politics, economy, and international position of Japan.

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SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY

SOCIOLGY 351

An analysis of the causes, consequences, and remedies of inequalities in power, income, wealth, authority, ethnic and social status.

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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIOLGY 355

An examination of the process and results of human interaction with an emphasis on attitudes and attitude change, society and personality, inter-group relations and processes of socialization.

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POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLGY 356

An analysis of the impact of social cleavages and cohesions on the operation of political institutions; the composition and behavior of power elites; the social bases of political power; and the social functions of electoral behavior. (Offered jointly with Political Science.)

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POPULATION DYNAMICS

SOCIOLGY 362

A study of the development of world population and the social significance of different population sizes and growth rates; emphasis on the social determinants of fertility, mortality and migration.

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SOCIOLOGY OF PUNISHMENT AND CORRECTIONS

SOCIOLGY 378

The critical analysis of probation, parole, halfway houses, jails and prisons. Their origins in and possible function for the larger society will also be examined. Field trip is required.

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WOMEN AND CRIME

SOCIOLGY 379

This course examines the frequency and nature of female offending; the frequently blurred boundaries of female victimization and criminalization; the role of criminal law, police, and courts in the processing of female offenders; and the role of "correctional" institutions, prisons, and contemporary alternatives in the punishment of female offenders.

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SOCIOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION

SOCIOLGY 385

A survey course designed to critically examine the sociological theories of change. Also examines contemporary empirical developments and their relevance for social policy. Illustrations will be drawn from work done in the developing countries.

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THE HOLOCAUST: NAZI GERMANY AND THE GENOCIDE OF THE JEWS

SOCIOLGY 388

This course will examine the origins, implementation, and legacies of the Nazi Holocaust against the Jews. It is intended to help students gain an appreciation of the importance of the Holocaust to the Jewish experience, while understanding that other groups also were victimized. (Offered jointly with religious studies).

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SOCIAL THEORY: CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES

SOCIOLGY 473

An examination of classical and contemporary social thought. The connections between early major European and contemporary U.S. and international theorists will be emphasized to analyze key areas of sociological inquiry. The course will map important theoretical camps in sociology as well as conduct analysis of contemporary and historical issues using social theory.

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CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

SOCIOLGY 475

An advanced approach to the study of contemporary sociological theory, giving emphasis to the major assumptions, concepts, propositions and methodology of the main perspective.

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METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

SOCIOLGY 476

To acquaint the student with research methods in sociology and the social sciences; the foundation of sociology in science; the role of theory in research; construction of the research design; sampling, data gathering techniques, and analysis and interpretation of data.

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SOCIOLOGY IN PRACTICE

SOCIOLGY 478

This course will examine the ways in which sociology can be applied in both academic and non-academic settings and the various alternative careers open to sociology students. Special attention will be given to the ethical issues involved in sociological research and practice and to the impact of sociology and sociologists upon the decision making process in both the public and private sectors. This course is required for Sociology majors who are planning to take the Applied Sociology SOCIOLGY 493.

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APPLIED SOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLGY 493

This course involves a supervised internship in a public or private organization. Through on campus seminars and written assignments on the intern experience, students learn how sociology can be applied to solve social problems. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in degree.

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SPECIAL STUDIES

SOCIOLGY 496

Variable topics. See Schedule of Classes. Repeatable.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

SOCIOLGY 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.