SOC 420 -

Institution:

Western Illinois University

Subject:

Description:

Race, Class, and Gender. (3) The course will examine issues of race, class, and gender in historical, cultural, and contemporary societal contexts. Not open to students with credit in AAS 420 or WS 420. Prerequisites: Soc 100, or AAS 100, or WS 190; or permission of instructor. Sociology of Mental Health. (3) A survey of the history, causes, treatment, and effects of mental illness in the U.S. with emphasis on sociological factors such as social class, race, definitional process, etc. Prerequisites: Soc 100 and one additional sociology course, or consent of instructor. Juvenile Delinquency. (3) A survey of various theories of juvenile delinquency and an examination of the juvenile justice system and its relationship to rehabilitation prospects. Prerequisites: Soc 100 and one additional sociology course, or consent of instructor. Industrial Sociology. (3) Impact of industrialization on society; structure and functions of work organization; occupations and careers; managerial and union philosophies; industry-community relations. Prerequisites: Soc 100 and one additional sociology course, or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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