SOC 350 - Civil Society

Institution:

SUNY College at Cortland

Subject:

Description:

The course begins with an examination of the historical development of and the social and psychological underpinnings of civility. It then describes the ideas and the practices of civil society in liberal modern societies from the 18th century to the present. The course concludes by examining the character of civility and of civil society in the contemporary United States in light of recent changes in the market economy, the democratic state, publics, and the social realm of familial, communal and associational ties. Fulfills: GE 3 and GE 5; LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cortland.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 753-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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