SOCY 361 - Leisure and Society

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Ferris State University

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College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Understanding leisure and recreation from the standpoint of various macroand micro-level sociological theories and by using both quantitative and qualitative social science research methods. Existential, developmental, social identity, interactionist, exchange, institutional, conflict, and voluntaristicpositivistic theories will be examined; survey, observation, case study, and experimental research techniques will be utilized. Students will apply these theories and techniques to selected issues in recreation and leisure studies through individual and group projects. This course meets General Education requirements: Social Awareness, Race/Ethnicity/and or Gender Issues. Pre-Requisites: SOCY 121 or 122 or ANTH 122. Typically Offered Spring Only

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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