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3.00 Credits
Sociological study of how regional and worldwide political, economic, and social structures, along with broader historical events, impact local communities in Guatemala. Exploration of holistic development in these communities, with special emphasis placed on those models that are participatory and culturally contextualized. Case studies are drawn from Guatemala.
Prerequisite:
Must be enrolled in Bethel’s Guatemala Term program; [GES130; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course; World Cultures (U) course] or [GES246; World Cultures (U) course].
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4.00 Credits
Qualitative methodologies in the social sciences, with a particular focus in ethnographic field technologies. Interview and observation skills through field work in the Twin Cities area.
Prerequisite:
World Cultures (U) course.
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4.00 Credits
Study of quantifying social life to answer research questions. Focus on structuring of inquiry (research design, conceptualization, measurement, sampling), modes of quantitative observation (experiments, survey research, content analysis, evaluation research), analysis of data (univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistics), and research ethics. Students participate in actual quantitative research.
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4.00 Credits
Process of theory formation in the social sciences and concern with the relations between epistemology, analysis, and theory formation.
Prerequisite:
One anthropology, sociology, or sociocultural studies course.
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3.00 Credits
Comparative analysis of the social and cultural nature of the modern mission enterprise, its history and development, structure, and dynamics. Introduction to principles of missiology. Exploration and analysis of the intercultural nature of missions, with particular attention paid to the contribution of both first- and third-world participants.
Prerequisite:
[GES130; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course; World Cultures (U) course] or [GES246; World Cultures (U) course].
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4.00 Credits
An intensive experience of living and communicating in another culture for a minimum of two months in Guatemala. Student is fully immersed in the culture as much as possible and is guided by a mentor from the host culture. Graded on a S/U basis. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: SCS385, SCS387Z, or SCS389.
Prerequisite:
Must be enrolled in Bethel’s Guatemala Term program.
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4.00 Credits
An intensive experience of living and communicating in another culture for a minimum of two months. Student is fully immersed in the culture as much as possible and guided by a mentor from the host culture.
Prerequisite:
ANT200(U); Systems (G) course; application approved by the department prior to the experience. Graded on a S/U basis. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: SCS385, SCS387Z, or SCS389.
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4.00 Credits
An intensive ministry experience in a cross-cultural setting for a minimum of one month. Student is fully immersed in the culture, involved in hands-on ministry, and is guided by a mentor from the host culture. Graded on a S/U basis.
Prerequisite:
SCS202U; prior consent of department. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: SCS385, SCS387Z, or SCS389. (Carries cross-credit in modern world languages when taken as part of Guatemala Term.)
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3.00 Credits
A culminating experience to put to use knowledge and skills gained during studies done in the department. A guided research project is completed in consultation with members of the department.
Prerequisite:
Major in sociocultural studies; junior or senior standing.
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4.00 Credits
A culminating experience to put to use knowledge and skills gained during studies done in the department. A guided research project is completed in consultation with members of the department.
Prerequisite:
Major in sociocultural studies; two of the following courses: SCS350, SCS351, SCS361; senior standing.
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