SOCI 264 - Poverty Race And Health

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Elo. This course is designed to introduce students to current literature on facr/ethnic difference in health and mortality in the United States, covering such topics as explanations for why some race/ethnic groups fare better than others, how inner city poverty and residential segregation may contribute to racial/ethnic differences in health outcomes, and health of immigrants versus native-born populations. Current policy debated and recent policy developments related to health are also briely discussed. The course is organized as a seminar with a combination of lectures and class discussions. We will meet only once a week. It is important that students attend and actively participate in class discussions. There are four short assignments designed around the topics covered in class. There will be one in-class exam toward the end of the course. In addition, students are required to write a research paper (12_15 pages), which will consist of a health profile of a race/ethnic group of a student's choice and its possible explanations. There are no prerequisities, although a prior sociology course and familiarity with a spreadsheet program would be useful.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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