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4.00 Credits
Examination of a range of perspectives on the ways work has been structured and managed in human history. Concepts covered include how and why some individuals acquire more power than others within the workplace; the changing structure of the labor market; and the impact of work on other areas of life and on social issues. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of how society and culture influence perceptions that certain conditions/ behaviors are indicators of health or illness. Questions include: Where do people seek help and how is it delivered/received How widespread is illness and disease in society Do factors such as gender, race, etc., impact which people get sick and what happens to them What purpose does health care serve for the society at large How does the United States health care system compare to those found in other societies Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the relationship between mental disorder and society. Issues addressed include the impact of the sociocultural context on the definition of mental disorder, and the distribution of mental disorder among persons based on gender, age, race, social class, and rural or urban residence. Analysis of effects of different forms of social organization and policy on the experiences of those identified as mentally disordered. Examination of the consequences of law and treatment services on social regulation for the mentally disordered. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the various theoretical approaches that guide the study of crime and its implications. Examination of problems related to the definition of crime, the extent or distribution of crime in society, as well as the impact of criminal activity on society. Review of the criminal justice system, the social processes that occur within it and the outcomes of this system for individuals and the community. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of juvenile delinquency using the sociological perspective. Critical questions include: What is juvenile delinquency What is the distribution of juvenile delinquency in society In which groups are youth more likely to be delinquent Are there particular characteristics of society which influence patterns of juvenile delinquency What research methods are used to study delinquency How is society responding with regard to prevention and treatment of delinquency among youth Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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3.00 Credits
Independent studies course that must comply with the following procedures: 1) Student is responsible for identifying an appropriate topic for investigation. 2) Student must determine if a faculty member can or will be able to undertake the project. This must be done at least one semester prior to the semester during which the work is to be completed. 3) Criteria for fulfilling the requirements for credit must be established between the student and the directing faculty member. 4) Agreement must be on file with the faculty member and the department. Students taking this course must have junior standing and have completed at least eight credits of sociology. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of the social construction of childhood over time and space, presenting a view of childhood distinct from popular notions. Concepts covered include social forces involved in shaping childhood in North America; how society has changed its definition of childhood over the years; how children negotiate their social roles with each other and with adults; and how children create their own culture distinct from adult culture. Social problems that children experience are focal points for research in the course. Prereq: SOCI 100.
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4.00 Credits
Geographic perspective of the past, present, and future of the American city. Topics include the historic roots of cities, development of the U.S. urban system, transportation, and the shaping of cities; social, political, and economic dynamics of urban areas; urban growth, decline, and revitalization; suburbanization; and challenges facing cities in the twenty-first century. Co-listed as GEOG 360 and POLS 360. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to social psychology from a sociological perspective, examining the relationship between the person and society. Questions include: What impact does society have on the formation of identity and the view we have of ourselves How do we, as a society, create a perspective of the world around us and use this perspective to regulate each other What processes regulate the way we establish organizations such as family or work groups and interact within these social groups Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of the various ways societies have organized the production and distribution of resources, and the results for social inequality. Concepts covered include the different ways we currently structure, define, and produce class in American society; assessment of the importance of socioeconomic class in society, and its consequences for social cohesion and optimal social functioning; and assessment of how class inequality interacts with other socially stratified systems such as race/ethnicity and sex/gender. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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