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Modern American movements (labor, civil rights, new left, global justice) are used as examples for discussion of social movements. Problems of framing, resources, and identity are analyzed. The form of the course depends on the number of students registering.
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The course compares the U.S., Canadian and (Western) European social policy regimes. It includes an introduction to how poverty is defined in the US and internationally, and the strengths and weaknesses of these measurements and shows students how to use online sources to find local and national data about poverty and low income. Social insurance and income supports, labor relations and health policies are among the topics explored in the relevance for the working poor.
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A capstone seminar that focuses on the relationship between social inequality and environmental problems, especially the connections between the unequal distribution of wealth and power, and the causes and consequences of environmental degradation. All students conduct empirical research using data sets provided by the instructor. Prerequisite: SOC 200.
Prerequisite:
SOC 200.
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1.00 Credits
For information about Honors in Sociology, please see the "Senior Honors Thesis" entry in the online academic catalog for the Sociology department.
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Supervised field training in community and organized settings is available. Internship is the equivalent of one to four full courses in sociology. Variable credit.
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2.00 Credits
This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn the foundational skills of Spanish in reading, writing, speaking, and listening as well as knowledge of aspects of culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students completing this intensive one-semester course will be prepared to enter the intermediate sequence, thus reaching a higher-level of Spanish more rapidly than through the year-long SPAN101-102. This will increase their opportunities to develop their linguistic skills and cultural knowledge through more advanced classes at Clark or in study-abroad programs
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An accelerated elementary course, intended for students who have had no more than two years of high-school Spanish. Three hours per week, plus individual work in the Language Arts Resource Center.
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1.00 Credits
An intermediate course intended for students with no more than four years of high-school Spanish. Integrates the essential aspects of Spanish in a structured manner, while at the same time reviewing grammar and enhancing skills in reading, writing and conversation. Also develops awareness and appreciation of Hispanic cultures.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of SPAN 101 and SPAN 102, SPAN 103 or the equivalent. Discussion session required.
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Normally taken after SPAN 105, SPAN 106 further strengthens skills in the language through grammar reviews, readings on Hispanic themes and class discussions. Emphasis is on activities in reading, writing, speaking and conversational understanding as a preparation for more advanced work. Prerequisite: successful completion of SPAN 105 or the equivalent. Discussion session required.
Prerequisite:
successful completion of SPAN 105 or the equivalent. Discussion session required.
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1.00 Credits
Offers an opportunity to work in an agency or project serving the Latino community in Worcester (the bilingual school program, Casa de la Comunidad, Worcester Legal Services, etc.). Advisers supervise the student work. Students keep a journal on the experience in which they examine language, culture and related problems of the bilingual community. Students read works of Latino literature and write short papers in Spanish. Weekly meetings with instructor. Prerequisite: Proficiency in Spanish; successful completion of course work in the field or fields related to the specific project area; seniors only/permission of instructor. Offered for credit, but is not graded. Placement: Please visit the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for the language placement guidelines.
Prerequisite:
Proficiency in Spanish; successful completion of course work in the field or fields related to the specific project area; seniors only/permission of instructor. Offered for credit, but is not graded.
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