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3.00 Credits
3 C.H. Previously: SO 212 Code BS, SS Prerequisite: SOC* E101 or permission of the instructor. An examination of the historical, economic, social, political, and cultural experiences of Africans in America. The course emphasizes the diverse nature of those experiences and the different ways they have been interpreted. This course may be used for either History or Sociology credit.
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3 C.H. Previously: SO 213 Code BS Prerequisite: SOC* E101 or permission of the instructor. A survey of Puerto Rican society, both in Puerto Rico and in the United States. The course will explore the history, culture, values, traditions, relationships, politics, art, literature, and daily life of Puerto Ricans from Pre-Columbian times to the present.
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3 C.H. Previously: SO 203 Code BS Prerequisite: SOC* E101 and POL* E111 or permission of the instructor. A study of urbanization, its origin, rise, present importance and probable future development.
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3 C.H. Prerequisite: SOC* E101 or Instructor Permission. Sociology of sport is an area of sociology that focuses on sport as a social phenomenon and on the social structures, patterns, and organizations or groups engaged in sport. The course critically examines common sense views about the role, function and meaning that sport has in society. For example, it is one way that people communicate their perception of their own identity and the groups they belong to in society. Often sport is used to maintain and communicate cultural identity, and as a catalyst for or reflection of social change. An in-depth consideration of popular issues in sport includes race, drugs and deviance, gender, competition and "success emphasis," violence, fantasy and heroes, status acquisition, economy and politics. Issues are considered from the perspective of different sociological theories and history.
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3.00 Credits
3 C.H. Previously: SO 207 Code BS Prerequisite: ENG* E101. A guided field experience for students entering the fields of teaching, psychology, sociology, social welfare, child care, law enforcement, urban technology, health care services, and other areas of community development. Based on the individual student's needs and career objectives, the course provides the opportunity for volunteer work in schools and community agencies under the guidance of college faculty and agency professionals. Most of the semester will be spent in the community placements. Students will keep a journal. The class will meet as a seminar only a few times to share experiences, resources, ideas, and to discuss the relevance of the readings to the community service.
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3 C.H. Previously: SO 214 Code BS Prerequisite: SOC* E101 or permission of the instructor. A survey of the insights of sociology, this course explores the role of religion in the social construction of meaning, values, and behavior patterns. Historical patterns as well as modern trends in religion are examined. The nature of religion and its effect upon the individual and society are examined by using examples drawn from a variety of religions from all over the world. Particular attention is paid to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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3.00 Credits
3 C.H. Previously: SO 200, ST 225 Code BS, SS Prerequisite: ENG* E102 or permission of the instructor. An opportunity to explore selected contemporary subjects, encompassing one or more of the behavioral and social science disciplines. Approved by instructor and chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
3 C.H. Previously: SP 101 Code H Stresses pronunciation, aural comprehension and conversation, as well as the principles of grammar in order to reach facility in reading, writing, and speaking the language. Laboratory time is required weekly.
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3.00 Credits
3 C.H. Previously: SP 102 Code H Prerequisite: SPA* E101 or permission of the instructor. A continuation of SPA* E101. Laboratory time is required weekly.
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3 C.H. Code H Prerequisite: SPA* E101 or permission of the instructor. Parallel: SPA* E102. This course covers the same language skills as SPA* E102 with an emphasis on vocabulary and content related to medical field. This course will provide nurses, doctors, and EMS personnel with the necessary Spanish language tools for the delivery of health care to Spanish speaking patients. Participants will develop Spanish language skills and be exposed to the vocabulary and other language skills necessary in medical settings such as hospitals and doctors' office, including: reception, general examination, symptoms, and prognosis. This course continues the development of the four basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on pronunciation and aural comprehension. Selected passages from Spanish health magazines, literature, or Internet as well as dialogues involving healthcare scenerios will facilitate the development of reading, writing and speaking skills with an emphasis on the health field. The course will also provide an introduction to the diversified Spanish culture and its role in health phraseology. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary and pronunciation in cross-cultural Spanish speaking patients.
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