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Surveys the way sociologists have studied the homo sapiens' capacity to create language, beliefs, values, norms, practices, and material objects, all of which become symbolic tools. Analyzes the different concepts of human culture with discussion of the relationship between culture and social structure. Studies include focusing on the "fine" arts, popular culture, political culture, media culture, and religious culture. Faculty.
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The sociological perspective on the interdisciplinary field of peace studies and conflict resolution, which has emerged in the last twenty years. The study of contemporary global and regional wars, local conflicts and violence, and the most recent theories pertaining to these phenomena. The study of nonviolent social movements and their strategies. A required introductory course in the Peace and World Order Studies concentration.
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Based on the premise that Jackie Robinson transcended sports, and that his arrival was a defining moment in the history of the United States, this course examines how he transformed the American and political scene as an athlete, civil rights leader, and American hero. The course will explore how Robinson's struggles and accomplishments help us understand current events related to race, sports, and American society. It is, in essence, a study of the remarkable transformations that America has experiences in the last half century. It is also an assessment of where we are now and how far we still need to go to make the "American dream" universally attainable.
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This course takes a sociological approach to understanding the role of the media in contemporary society. The media is examined as an agent of social control and as an important factor in the socialization process. Issues of race, class, and gender as presented in the media are examined. The current world communications revolution will be considered as well.
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In a time of heightened societal interest in religion, covers new forms of social organizations of religious beliefs and practices (e.g., televangelism) and of social movements of clearly religious character (Pentecostal), as well as religious cults, which have taken hold in a variety of countries. Study of various forms of religious activity. The role of contemporary Catholicism in light of the intellectual activity of Pope John Paul.
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Introduction to social statistics and computer use. Descriptive statistics, univariate inference, bivariate descriptions, and table analysis. Computer training on SPSS and Harvard Graphics. Data entry and dataset management.
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This course will examine developments in the study of masculinity as a dynamic social process, exploring non-biological aspects of gender, and introduce students to gender theories and to empirical evidence of gender as a powerful social structure that pervades men's lives. It will familiarize students with issues concerning men and masculinity from a global, historical, life-course perspective. Men's activities and expectations in areas involving work, family, sport, religion and politics will be explored
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