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Provides students with the analytic tools for adopting a sociological perspective in order to better understand their own lives and the lives of others. Emphasis on how sociologists think about the social world, how they research that world, and what we know about the social world based on sociological research. From our most personal experiences such as out identies and our interactions with others to the broader organization of institutions such as family, government, media, religion, economy and education, students will be encouraged to explore how social forces shape their own experiences and life chances and the experiences and life chances of others.
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The study of human lifestyles comparing tribal peoples, peasants and contemporary Americans. Explanations sought for the similarities and differences in politics,economics and religion among the world's peoples. Recommended for students considering off-campus study.
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Training in the theory & practice of ethnographic research methods. Topics include participant observation, inter- viewing, writing fieldnotes, doing research in archives & libraries, using photography & other visual media, & the requirements of instit. review boards. Prerequisite: A&S 105
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An overview of sociological theory from classical to contem- porary, with less of an eye toward the contributions of "dead white men" than an assessment of how various theories might enrich current analysis and research. Theorists range from the foundation work of Marx, Durkheim and Weber, to the more recent work of Parsons, Goffman and a number of critical and post-structuralist authors. This course is highly recommended for students who intend to do graduate work in the social sciences. Prerequisite: A&S 101.
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A comparative and cross-cultural exploration of how humans have interacted with, thought about, identified with, and represented non-human animals. Readings include classic anthropological approaches as well as more contemporary ethnographic and historical works. Specific topics include gender ideologies and natural history, medieval perceptions of animals, pets as a social phenomenon, animal rights controversies, biodiversity, representations of animals in mass media (e.g., King Kong), and animals as commodities. Prerequisite: A&S 105.
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Same as Religion 221.
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An overview of social research methods (both qualitive and quantitative) with emphasis on quantitative methodology. Topics include problem formulation and connection between theories and research; research designs, measurement and sampling techniques; ethical issues in research; data processing and data analysis with discussion of descriptive statistics; hypothesis testing and and chi-square tests of significance; correlation; and multiple regression models. Students design and carry out their own independent research projects in addition to an extensive application of SPSS in laboratory assignments using secondary data. Prerequisite: A&S 101 or 105.
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A sociological approach to the study of crime, criminals, victims and the criminal justice system.
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This course introduces students to language and culture, exploring history of deaf community in America and its cultural attributes. Includes a basic introduction to American Sign Language.
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Examines how biological males are transformed into boys/men that interact in the social world through shared gendered meanings. Analyzes various socio-historical constructions of masculinity both in the U.S. and beyond, paying particular attention to how these differ over time, across cultures and within subcultures. Focuses on gender as a central organizing principle of society, and how this socially constructed characteristic affects individuals (men and women), society and quite literally the world. Also examines relational aspects of gender including women and feminities, as well as comparing masculinities by race, ethnicity, class, age, sexual orientation, etc. Dicsusses structural inequlaities, cultural similarities and differences, and individual issues related to masculinities. Prerequisite: A&S 101.
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