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Examines the manner in which behaviors and attitudes of individuals are affected by their network ties to others. How are peoples' opportunities and well-being increased or decreased by their social networks What are the processes involved Topics vary and may include studies in mental and physical health, job seeking, separation and loss, and aging.
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Includes an examination of the major theoretical approaches to political sociology, and the application of these ideas to the politics of advanced capitalist societies. Also considers stability and change in power structures.
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4.00 Credits
What makes some jobs satisfying and others boring How does technology influence the workplace What changes are coming in the U.S. job market Sociology and psychology of occupations. Students interview workers and study aspects of their occupations. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on comparative urban political economy and the way cities and urban process are linked to changes in the global system. Attempts to draw on a diverse interdisciplinary literature that includes sociology, geography, and urban planning. Prerequisite: upper-division standing and completion of lower-division writing requirement.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites vary. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
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4.00 Credits
Explores the relationship between artists and the "art world" through which artistic activity is defined,supported, and consumed. Empirical studies in the plastic arts, performing arts, and literature are used to examine varieties of aesthetic expressions. Prerequisite: upper-division standing; authorization required.
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Empirical studies of scientific activity, the growth of scientific disciplines, communication in science, and cognitive organization are used to explore the relationship of science, scientific communities, and society. Provides an overview of the literature and the directions of new research in the field. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.
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Current problems in the United States healthcare system and proposals for reform. Considers financial barriers to access, the problem of patient dumping, underinsurance affecting the middle class, prenatal and perinatal care, child services, preventative care and needs of the elderly, minorities, low-income people, and the undocumented. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the origin, history, and functions of mass communications and its effect on social life.
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An examination of baseball's role in American social life over the last 150 years. Issues of fraternal organizations, national development, capitalism, rationalization, race and ethnicity, gender, economic organization, labor relations, and politics are discussed. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.
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