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3.00 Credits
This course examines the growth of cities and urban settings on social behavior, relationships, and institutions. Topics include the impact of international migration, issues of urban planning, transportation, communications, housing, families, education, employment, community relations, and services. (DS)
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3.00 Credits
The study of aging in socio-cultural context, with emphasis on theories, methodologies, and research findings in the field. Topics include the status and roles of the aged, demography of aging, resources and social services and the elderly, employment and retirement, and personal and societal responses to aging. (DS)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the concepts, theories and principles related to death, dying and bereavement. An analysis of the needs and concerns of life-threatened individuals and survivors will be conducted. Emphasis will be placed upon effective support and grief recovery skills. Various social, psychological, cultural, and societal perspectives on dying and grief will be investigated. (DS)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the social construction of work as a gendered set of activities. Topics include the gender division of labor locally, nationally, and internationally; gendered differentials in labor supply, training, wages, working conditions, and unemployment; historical trends and future directions. (DS)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the causes, processes, and effects of social change in simple and complex societies with emphasis on the major theories of social and cultural change. (Cross-list ANTH 423) (DS)
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the different forms of juvenile deviance, their causes, means of social control, and societal responses. (Cross-list PUBA 431) (DS)
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the major theories of crime causation, the measurement of crime and its impact, various crime typologies, and the overall societal reaction to crime and criminal offenders. A major focus of this course is the exploration of possible social programs and policies that might be initiated to achieve a combination of crime reduction and social justice. (Cross-list PUBA 434) (DS)
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3.00 Credits
This course will study the small group as a medium for personal growth and improvement of interpersonal communication skills. Special attention will be given to training in the dynamics of group participation and leadership. (Cross-list PSY 450) (DS)
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes a critical examination of sociohistorical continuities and discontinuities in family for2008- 09 UH WEST O'AHU GENERAL CATALOG mations, family dynamics, family activities, and family dissolution. Theoretical and methodological analysis and policy implications will be emphasized. (DS)
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary course utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives for examining the creation of Hawai'i'smulti-ethnic culture and society. Topics include the foundation provided by the indigenous culture, changes wrought by cultural contacts, demographic changes, and social movements. (Cross-list HPST 456) (DS)
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