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  • SOC 260: The Sociological Imagination

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core ConcentrationPrerequisites: SOC 100The sociological imagination was first coined by sociologist C.Wright Mills to explain how one moves from casual observation toscientific sociological observation. Examines usefulness of analyzingsociological patterns. The course will illustrate the many uses andcontexts of the lens of the sociologist. Content will alternate basedon instructor.
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  • SOC 299: Special Topics in Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Prerequisites: SOC 100This course examines topics from the subfields of sociology that arenot typically offered in the sociology curriculum. The course topic is initiated by interest and expertise of the instructor and studentdemand.
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  • SOC 300: Social Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Prerequisites: SOC 100, SOC 260. and ANTH 100, ANTH 260; open toAnthropology + Sociology Majors only with at least Junior standing, orconsent of instructorAn analysis of the classical origins of contemporary social thought.This course pays special attention to contemporary anthropologicaland social theory. Perspectives such as symbolic interaction,critical theory, and contemporary feminist theories are alsoconsidered.
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  • SOC 316: Sociology of Gender

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core ConcentrationPrerequisite: SOC 100An analysis of the behaviors and social processes underlying thefemininity and masculinity of persons. The course examines howgender has been socially constructed in different times and places.Competing theoretical explanations of gender inequality arepresented.
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  • SOC 320: Globalization and Identity

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core ConcentrationPrerequisite: SOC 100This course examines the consuming trend of globalization from asociological point of view. Explores relationships between individuals,groups, and institutions in an age of globalization, with emphasis onnational identity and global identity. Special attention will be givento sociological commentary on the political, economic, and culturalbenefits and limitations to globalization worldwide, Students willexplore the competing stories about globalization as it continues tounfold.
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  • SOC 340: Comparitive Immigration

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Prerequisite: SOC 100This course will focus primarily on the sociological process ofimmigration from a comparative perspective. Attention will begiven to the consistencies of immigration, despite population,destination, and time period, as well as emphasize the differencesof the immigrant experience, which help highlight how politics, theeconomy, and culture shape this dynamic process. Issues such as theconstruction of race, nationalism, globalization, and technology andhow they in turn shape the immigrant's experience will be covered,with emphasis on how laws and social norms shape our commondiscourse on immigration.
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  • SOC 348: Urban Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core ConcentrationPrerequisite: SOC 100Students who have taken SOC 238 may not take SOC 348 for creditThis course introduces the field of urban sociology. The course coversthe main topics and vocabulary associated with urban research.Students will engage in original research will allows them to test theideas from the course's readings. This course is research and writingintensive.
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  • SOC 350: Comparitive Social Movements and Social Change

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core ConcentrationPrerequisite: SOC 100A specialized course on the literature in sociology from a globalperspective. Students will review theories and empirical cases onsocial movements and social change. Topics could include, butare not limited to: labor movements, lesbian and gay activism andenvironmental activism.
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  • SOC 430: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core ConcentrationPrerequisites: SOC 100Study of special topics in sociology. Topics determined by studentneeds and the availability of appropriate instruction.
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  • SOC 460: Senior Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Roger Williams University

    Cross listed as ANTH 460Prerequisite: ANTH 454 (C- or higher)This course is designed to foster a deeper understanding of anthropologyand sociology. Students will be required to produce research suitablefor presentation at a student-research conference and/or publication ineither anthropology or sociology student-level research journals. Topicswill be determined by the student
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