SOC 312 - Rural Studies

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Tougaloo College

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Description:

This is an interdisciplinary lecture-seminar course focusing on topical issues in rural studies. The first part of the course will survey the distinctive cultural milieu of rural America by examining demographic and ethnographic descriptive materials. The second part of the course will explore the impact of economic changes on traditional rural communities and life-styles, especially on Southern rural Blacks. Perspectives from history, sociology, political science, economics, psychology will be presented to demonstrate a multi-disciplinary framework for alleviating rural poverty and enhancing economic development. Prerequisites: SOC 111, PSY 111, POL 111, HIS 221, or 222 or ECO 211 or 212. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tougaloo.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 977-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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