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4.00 Credits
An overview of sociological research techniques, including the basic problems of measurement, construction, and testing of hypotheses; the application of statistical techniques in sociology; and the use of the computer in sociological research. Credit may be received for only one of the following: SOC 121, BHVR 121, or PSYC 102. Prerequisite: SOC 1 and MATH 3. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the main components of qualitative research in sociology with particular emphasis placed on participant observation methodology. Students are required to observe human behavior in a field setting (e.g., community agency, factory, hospital, corporation, day care center) and to execute a research project using a theoretical framework and observational methodology. Tutorial conferences with the instructor are required as well as weekly seminar meetings. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: SOC 1. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of classical sociological theory, including the works of such theorists as Addams, DuBois, Durkheim, Martineau, Marx, Simmel, and Weber. Objectives include (1) assessment of how social and intellectual forces influenced the development of these theories; (2) examination of the construction and testing of specific theories; and (3) demonstration of how classical theory has contributed to the development of contemporary sociological theory. Prerequisite: SOC 1. Offered fall semester. Same as: HISTG 125. Same as: HISTG 125.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of theory building and testing in contemporary sociology. The course is divided into two parts. The first part examines the general principles, procedures, and criteria used in the construction and the testing of contemporary sociological theories. The second part systematically assesses how various contemporary theories such as conflict, exchange, feminist theory, functionalism, neo-Marxist theory, postmodern theories, and symbolic interactionism have been constructed and tested. Prerequisite: SOC 1 or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester in alternate years. Same as: HISTG 127.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth analysis of crime in cities both in the United States and elsewhere. Focuses on the relationship between crime and neighborhood social structure; the theoretical explanations of such criminality; specific examples of such criminality (e.g., serial murder and other types of homicide, drug abuse, prostitution). Open only to juniors and seniors Prerequisite: SOC 1 and one of the following: SOC 15, 106, 107, or 112. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
A research seminar in sociological theory and methods. Students formulate a research project combining theory and methods for presentation to the seminar. Students meet in seminar and tutorial sessions. Open only to senior sociology majors. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: SOC 1. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of collective action from different theoretical and methodological perspectives. Theories reviewed include mass society, resource mobilization, and new social movements' theories to examine different episodes of collective action, such as European food riots, American race riots, Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre in France, the American civil rights movement, Latin America populism, and the Semana Tragica in Barcelona. Students are required to work on team projects to analyze a social movement or other forms of collective action. Prerequisite: SOC 1 or permission of instructor. Offered annually.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology. The particular issue or topic changes from time to time. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: SOC 1 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of contemporary social problems for their effect on American society. Considers proposed solutions to various social problems. The specific topics studied change to reflect contemporary American concerns. Such topics as aging, civil rights, crime, drug addiction, environmental pollution, mental illness, and poverty may be explored. Prerequisite: SOC 1 or permission of instructor. Offered annually.
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4.00 Credits
A tutorial course. Independent investigation of a sociological topic, chosen in consultation with a member of the sociology faculty. Regular meetings by arrangement with the instructor. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: SOC 1. Offered every semester.
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