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3.00 Credits
A macrosociological view of major types of societies that have existed in the past or exist currently. Students are exposed to the major patterns, causes, and conse- quences of social change in societies and institutions through comparative sociology.
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3.00 Credits
Examines social and economic changes in American soci- ety, focusing on the period since World War II. Changes and experiences are compared by class, gender, race, and geography. Special emphasis on the implications of changing society for today's young adults. Topics include occupational prospects, residential patterns, social prob-283 lems, political behavior, and the role of public policy in changing society. Counts toward American Studies minor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to macro-, micro-, and meso-sociology with particular emphasis on the social causes, social distri- bution, and social responses to health/illness. Topics include cultural conceptions of disease and its treat- ment (including roles and norms); the consequences of social inequality (especially race/ethnicity, class, and gender); and the social organization of care. Historical- evolutionary and cross-national comparisons supple- ment a primary focus on the contemporary situation in the United States.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the family institution. Examines the family from both a cross-cultural and an historical per- spective. Special emphasis on the American family. Topics include mate selection, sex roles, love, sexuality, family roles and relationships, parenthood, conflict and divorce. Counts toward American Studies and Gender Studies minors.
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3.00 Credits
Looks at disapproved behavior which has aroused major societal concern. After a survey of the major social problems, theories of deviance including social learn- ing theory are examined. Various types of deviant behav- ior are examined from the perspectives of sociological theory. The behaviors examined include crime, sexual deviations, drug addiction, and alcohol abuse. Counts toward American Studies minor.
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3.00 Credits
Healthcare issues are an important item of U.S. domestic policy. Students explore how these issues reflect and impact American society. Following the tradition in medical sociology, students examine a variety of socio- logical relationships-health and illness, quality of life and health disparities, policy making and healthcare institutions, family and community care, managed care and financing, bioterrorism and the role of the health- care industry, and so on. Recognizing the importance of these topics to students seeking careers in health- care, special attention is accorded to education, profes- sionalism, and institutionalization of key professions (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, HMO, hospital and public health administration, health research, and consulting).
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3.00 Credits
An examination of protest movements in the United States and western Europe with emphasis on movements originating in the 1960s. Particular attention given to the civil rights movement, protest against the Vietnam War, the women's liberation movement, and the broader countercultural rebellion as reflected in psychedelics, the hippie phenomenon, and revolutionary activity. Socio- logical perspectives on protest provide the interpretive framework. Films, music, literature, and firsthand reports are used to depict the mood and legacy of the sixties. Counts toward American Studies and Gender Studies minors.
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3.00 Credits
A broad overview of the role of gender in society. An interdisciplinary approach-ranging across history, psy- chology, art, economics, literature, philosophy, sociology, political science, biology, and anthropology-is used to address questions such as: How does biology con- tribute to gender differences What role does culture play in the construction of gender A unifying course theme is the myriad of ways gender, race/ethnicity, and social class intersect. Although the main focus is on the sex/gender system of contemporary U.S. soci- ety, cross-cultural and historical perspectives are incor- porated. Introductory course for the Gender Studies minor.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the form and content of political commentary in contemporary society, with a focus on print and electronic media that are accessible to the general public. The full spectrum of political ideolo- gies is considered. Students are encouraged to bring examples of political commentary into class discussions. The goal of the course is to help students to think critically about this aspect of popular culture.
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3.00 Credits
Objectives are to understand the concept of human services; to know the fields of practice in which human services are delivered; to understand the social worker's role in the service delivery system; to be exposed to prob- lems experienced by people and the issues addressed284 Sociology by social service workers; and to understand the con- cepts of social work practice with individuals, groups, and communities.
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