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Sociology and Social Work 303: Anthropology of Religion
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S, odd years. This course takes a comparative approach to the study of religion - focusing on the universal characteristics of religious beliefs such as myth, ritual, and the sacred. Students will develop a critical understanding of the approach anthropology takes to the study of religion and will be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of that approach particularly from a faith perspective. Emphasis will also be given to grappling with the reality of personal faith in a global context of religious diversity, including the diversity in expression of Christianity.
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Sociology and Social Work 304: The Family
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S. An intensive culturally comparative and historical analysis of the family as an institution. The contemporary courtship, marriage, and divorce patterns of the American family are also discussed.
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Sociology and Social Work 306: Sociology of Deviance
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F, even years. An analysis of deviant behavior: its causes, manifestations, prevention, and programs of control. Special attention is given to the role of social norms in generating as well as controlling deviance. Emphasis is put on ways in which social structures generate and label deviance. Implications are drawn for various institutions, particularly the school and the church.
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Sociology and Social Work 308: Demography and World Population Problems
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F, even years. This introduction to demographic analysis of society includes a consideration of the major demographic theories of population growth and how these contribute to an understanding of population explosion; a review of how the socio-cultural dimension of human society affects major sources of population growth (fertility, mortality, migration, and how variations in these reciprocally affect society) ; and an analysis of the causes and consequences of population size, distribution, and composition for human society.
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Sociology and Social Work 311: Religion and Society
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F. The course will focus on recognizing the social aspects of religion and thinking critically about what influences the ways in which people practice their faith and what role faith plays in shaping human behavior. Particular attention is paid to the North American experience of Christianity. This course will examine beliefs, practices, organizations, and cultures from a sociological perspective, looking as well at the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the perspective and what that means for our study of religion. Not offered 2008-2009.
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Sociology and Social Work 314: Contemporary Social Problems
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F and S. The course will begin with a theoretical examination of social problems generally. Various contemporary social problems will be discussed with one selected for major emphasis.
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Sociology and Social Work 315: Sociology of Sport
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S. A study of the social and social-psychological dynamics of sports in modern society. Areas receiving special attention are youth sports, interscholastic sports, and professional sports. Emphasis is put on describing and understanding sports participants and observers and the relationship of sport as an institution to the rest of social structure. Not offered 2008-2009.
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Sociology and Social Work 316: Social Gerontology
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S odd years. A cross-cultural examination of how various societies react toward the elderly. Specific substantive issues included are: Discrimination against the elderly, familial relationships, social security, nursing home services, housing needs, and employment opportunities. There is an analysis of proposed changes in American society which would give assistance to older adults.
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Sociology and Social Work 317: Death,Dying,and Bereavement
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S even years. This course investigates death-related behavior in America and cross-culturally through the lens of various sociological perspectives, seeking to understand patterns of social interaction surrounding and giving meaning to dying, death, and bereavement. Topics include: Death meanings and anxiety, religion and death-related customs, the dying process, hospice as a social movement, bioethical and legal issues, the funeral industry and death rituals, and social understandings of the bereavement process. Not offered 2008-2009.
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Sociology and Social Work 318: Sociological Theory
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F. An assessment of sociological theory in terms of its historical development and current role in understanding human behavior. Particular attention is given to the function of theory in the research process. Direction is given to the student in the formulation of sociological hypotheses from data. Prerequisite: Sociology 151.
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