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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Analysis of selected controversial issues and public problems in the contemporary United States. General theoretical frameworks in the sociology of social problems used to analyze issues from one or more perspectives; areas include alienation, economic and political freedom, the politics of morality, poverty, women's roles, and social inequality. Four credit hours. S, U.
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3.00 Credits
A survey and overview of religion as a social phenomenon and an object of sociological analysis. Topics include theoretical perspectives, research strategies, the problem of meaning and moral order, and religion as a group phenomenon involving social conflict, social organization, social class, race-ethnicity, gender relations, politics, popular culture, and public problems such as pluralism, innovation, secularization, and religious economy. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course. Four credit hours. U.
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3.00 Credits
The relationship of educational institutions and the larger society within which they are embedded, with a primary focus on higher education in the United States. A socio-historical analysis of the intersections of class, race, and gender and their educational consequences. Topics include admissions and affirmative action, the role of athletics, and diversity. Formerly offered as Sociology 298. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course. Four credit hours. S, U.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the perplexing and disturbing reality of widespread genocide and political violence throughout the world, particularly during the 20th century. Causes, what constitutes genocide, how genocide and political violence are rationalized and allowed to continue, issues of prejudice, discrimination, and racism, responses by the world community, issues of morality and immorality, and what can be done to prevent/reduce genocide and political violence. Case studies covered may include the Holocaust, Armenia, Rwanda, Burma, El Salvador, Guatemala, East Timor, Chiapas, Tibet, Congo. Formerly listed as Sociology 338. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course. Four credit hours. I.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the roles of race and ethnicity in organizing complex stratified societies, in structuring systems of durable inequalities, and in organizing and shaping communities and enclaves within stratified societies. Using multiple sociological perspectives on race, ethnicity, minority groups, prejudice, discrimination, and institutional racism, special attention is paid to the United States with reference to immigration, slavery, conquest, annexation, colonialism, internal migration, social conflict, social movements, labor, citizenship, transnational adaptation, law, and public policy. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course. Four credit hours. U. GILKES
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3.00 Credits
Classical and contemporary sociological theory applied to a study of sports, one of the largest and most under-analyzed institutions in our society. In addition to being a major industry, youth sports are one of the spheres through which our youth are socialized into societal norms and values. Professional sports are often beholden to mega-corporate interests and are used as a vehicle for reinforcing American values and creating a vast consumer society. A sociological analysis of the influence this institution exerts on society, with particular attention to lessons regarding race, class, gender, violence, sexuality, consumerism, age, poser relations, and globalization. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course. Four credit hours. S, U.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of urban social and cultural life in a historical and cross-cultural comparative perspective, with special emphasis on the United States. Explored are social, psychological, political, ethnic, and economic issues pertaining to urbanization and to urban social problems as well as to such topics as urban architecture, urban planning, urban renewal, and neighborhood life in national and global contexts. Students participate in a community-based service learning project as part of the course requirement. Prerequisite: Sociology 131. Four credit hours. MORRIONE
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the goals, ideologies, leadership, and development of reformist and revolutionary mobilization efforts both within and beyond the boundaries of the United States. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course or American Studies 271. Four credit hours. BLAKE
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3.00 Credits
First half: a discussion of basic research concepts, including measurement, operationalization, and the role of values in scientific research. Second half: quantitative methods, including cross-tabulation and linear and logistic regression, with emphasis on data analysis rather than statistical formula. Prerequisite: Sociology 131 and sociology major. Four credit hours. Q. MAYER
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3.00 Credits
The theory, methodology, and methods of qualitative research. Using readings, discussions, and various research activities, students examine the interrelationships of methodological theory and its development, data collection, analysis, and report writing. Prerequisite: Sociology 131 and sociology major. Four credit hours. ARENDELL
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