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Analysis of the social forces, past, present, and future, that govern behavior and determine social life. Study of major social institutions (family, religion, government, education) and processes (modernization, social change). Faculty.
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Sociological analysis of selected social problems. Discussion of the causes of social problems, the processes by which they are brought to public attention, and evaluation of attempts to solve them. Faculty.
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This course will take a sociological perspective in examining and understanding the wide range of groups, subcultures, and social patterns experienced by students at U.S. colleges and universities. All aspects of student life will be examined. Some topics for consideration will include: Fraternity and sport subcultures; gender issues on campuses; what it takes to get ahead; race and class differences in college experiences; variations across types of colleges (e.g. public vs. private, single sex vs. co-ed); degrees as credentials; the relation between college majors and eventual occupations; and political correctness in campus life. The topics will be explored through lectures, discussions, small group projects, and first-hand observations of campus life.
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Introduction to the social sciences. Exposes students to the notion of culture, its key concepts and propositions. Discusses various aspects of societal institutions, social interaction, and social life, and examines major theories of personality formation and development. Provides an overall view of the interrelations between culture, society, personality, and organism. Faculty.
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Introduction to the logic and strategy of the scientific method in the social sciences. Students follow the research process from the formation of hypotheses, through study design, data collection and analysis, to report writing, and gain sufficient familiarity with observation and experimental techniques, field surveys, and documentary evidence to conduct research or evaluate that of others.
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While most criminal justice academics, professionals, and researchers focus on problems related to domestic criminality, another type of serious criminality occurs at the international level. "International crimes" are violations of international criminal law, while "transnational crimes" refer to violations of the laws of more than one country. This course covers both types of law violations, and seeks to familiarize the student with the distinct types of causation, victimization, and control problems the global community faces as nation states become increasingly interdependent. Nine specific crimes will be explored: aggression, arms trafficking, art theft and theft of cultural property, drug trafficking, environmental crime, genocide, money laundering, slavery, and terrorism. Causes, social organization, and policy implications will be examined for each.
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Analysis of causes and consequences of criminal behavior. Exploration of the racial, socioeconomic, and other factors influencing the definition, treatment, and amelioration of criminal behavior.
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The structure and functions of families in contemporary America and in other settings. Selecting partners, rearing children; old people, nuclear families, extended families, alternative forms, one-parent families, and childless families.
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Presentation and evaluation of theories of delinquency. Comprehensive coverage of empirical research on diverse forms of delinquent activity. Special focus on the effects of religiosity on delinquent behavior.
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