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3.00 Credits
This course introduces sociology as the study of human beings in society. The course not only emphasizes the interdependence of theory and research, but also introduces quantitative thinking through computer-based exercises and manipulation of data sets. In particular, students will "do" sociology and explore some of the most critical issues in contemporary society. No background in computer programming is necessary. Three lecture hours per week. Open only to students in the Honors Program and Sociology majors with a 3.0 grade point average.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces sociology majors to the field of sociology. Major emphasis is placed on the founding and origin of sociology and its evolution. Fundamental theories, concepts, research methods and the influence of social and cultural factors on human behavior are discussed in depth. Students are informed about the sociology curriculum, the various fields of study, social and professional activities and other information pertinent to the field of sociology. Three lecture hours per week. Students may receive credit for either SOC201 or SOC203 but not both. Limited to Sociology Majors, and others with permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a basic familiarity with the techniques, attitudes, careers, philosophies and personalities of the social sciences. Major research assignments (papers, media presentation, etc.) are required. Case studies in American cultural development are extensively utilized to explore the variety and depth of the subject. Students are assigned extensive readings in primary research areas. Emphasis is on qualitative-literary research. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Sociology Majors.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the use of statistical analyses in quantitative sociological research. Emphasis will be placed upon those techniques most frequently used by sociologists including the operationalization of sociological variables, the use of appropriate levels of measurement and their related statistics. Also, quantitative thinking is developed through computer-based exercises and manipulation of data sets. A philosophical and theoretical context of Sociological research will provide the background for learning the fundamental techniques of statistical analysis. Three lecture hours per week, and laboratory work outside of class. Prerequisites: SOC201, MAT108 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of main issues in the Sociology of Children. Students will learn how sociological concepts such as roles, status, norms, socialization, institutions, power socialization, research methodology, and theoretical analysis apply to the study of children. They will also gain an understanding of the current state of children organizations, policies, funding, and practices. Analysis of both macro and micro issues will be included. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
This course considers the broad spectrum of thought and ideas directed through history toward the nature of society and humanity's place within the social framework. The course primarily examines historical and contemporary examples of accepted or "establishment" thought as expressed by a variety of social philosophers as well as sociologists. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the nature of society and the place humanity holds within it from both an historical and contemporary standpoint. The course is concerned primarily with an examination of varieties of thought contrary to, or directed against, the accepted social views of the times in which they arise. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the theoretical and intellectual contributions of major Black thinkers of the 20th Century. Among others, the writings of George Padmore, W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garve, Aime Cesaire, Frantz Fanon, C.L.R. James, and Harold Cruse are discussed. The crux of the course is a socio-economic analysis of Black-White relations in contemporary America and the various forces that lead to changes or resistance to change. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the African culture in the New World. Emphasis is on the United States and the Caribbean, with cursory looks at Latin America and Canada. This survey intends to acquaint the student with the rich socio-cultural background of the contemporary African living in the areas known as the New World. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Course centers on the career of the Black family in the United States. Emphasis is on Black child care, self-concept, and acquisition of mechanisms that will insure the survival and well being of the Black person in a hostile environment. The role of the Black woman as the traditional pillar of the Black community constitutes the main focus of the course. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Recommended for Women's Studies Minor. Prerequisite: SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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