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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to explore institutional variation and social change within African-American communities. We will examine African-American populations in different settings, both contemporary and historical, and attention will be given to major traditions of sociological theory and research related to these communities. We will additionally explore the origin, structure, reproduction, and outcomes of racism and white supremacy, and how this relates to labor market processes and outcomes, social mobility and living standards, and major social institutions such as healthcare, education, and criminal justice systems, as they relate to African Amcericans.
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3.00 Credits
Discussion, critical review and integration of student's work with current research. Preparation of a research paper with ongoing feedback from the instructor.
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Examination of the sociological aspects of the AIDS crisis. Socio-history of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States and globally. Emphasis on how racial, class, gender and sexual inequalities have shaped the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS. Responses of dominant social institutions to the AIDS crisis. Collective action by impacted communities around issues of education, prevention, research, health care and support services. Contemporary issues facing people living with HIV/AIDS including stigma, discrimination, mental health, access to treatment, legal issues, and empowerment.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of youth and youth culture including the historical context of adolescence, sociopolitical issues confronting youth and youth culture as a form of social and political resistance. Each topic will be explored throguh detailed analyses of relevant literature, discussions with professionals who work with youth, and student research projects.
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Exploration of the historical, theoretical and empirical literature on occupations and professions. Issues to be explored include the relationship between occupations and the family, education, technology and the political environment.
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Becoming "American" is not exclusively about American citizenship. Rather, it is about understanding how changes in American society influence our social policies and vice versa. Each week the course will focus on different social policies and raise questions about their consequences on social groups and the possibilities for change. By learning how social policy develops, students will have the tools to examine current social debates that often polarize Americans into "us versus them."
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3.00 Credits
Globalization is the worldwide integration of government policies, cultures, social movements, and financial markets through trade and the exchange of ideas. This course analyzes the processes that produce globalization and the outcomes of globalization. Using a sociological lens we examine the development of globalization and its effects upon nation-states, individuals, culture, politics, inequality, and other aspects of society. Students will critically evaluate the effects of globalization with the goal of becoming engaged and informed members of a global society.
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3.00 Credits
Chicago metropolitan field investigation of community conditions, local institutions and action programs. Field investigations may be broad or concetrate on a particular school or community.
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