Sociology 444-42 - Appalachian Culture And Social Change

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West Virginia State University

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A comparative sociological study of the rural culture of Southern Appalachia; the forces involved in shaping the culture and the changes occurring in the culture at the present time. Emphasis is placed on: (1) Defi ning and understanding cultural elements; i.e., mores, folkways, values, beliefs, laws, etc,; how these cultural elements function to create a social structure which persists over time. (2) Identifying and understanding the social systems and the function that culture plays in these systems; i.e., family, religion, education, social status (ranking) political community. (3) Identifying forces which are creating changes in the culture and related social systems and the consequences of changes on rural Appalachia. PREREQUISITE: 75 credit hours. (Upper division seminar.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvstateu.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 766-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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