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3.00 Credits
In this course we explore social movements as a primary means of social change. We attempt to understand the conditions which precede, accompany and follow collective action. Particular case studies for analysis will be drawn from the United States and cross-cultural contexts to illustrate that social movements are human products that have both intended and unintended consequences. This course is sometimes taught with a special subtitle: "Social Justice Movements in Communities of Color," cross-listed with the Black Studies Program. Prerequisite: 100 or consent.(4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a critical and inter-disciplinary examinations of the role and consequences of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the develoment industry. The course explores the history, organization and agenda building the NGOs since the 1950's. Power relationships between NGOs and states, particularly in the southern hemisphere, as well as with bilateral and multi-lateral institutions are pivotal to our examination. The ideological, programmatic and conceptual differences among NGOs are examined within the broader context of theories of development. We ask why growing numbers of people see NGOs as the answer to ameliorating poverty, disease, violations of human rights and environmental degradation, among others. Some of the organizations that we examine include Greenpeace, Amnesty International, the Grameen Bank and Working Women's Forum. Prerequisite: S/A 100 or INTL 101 or consent.(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Special problems which are offered at an advanced level in topics not covered in regular courses. (Examples: Sport and Society, Gender in Southeast Asia, Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Nationalism).(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Special problems which are offered at an advanced level in topics not covered in regular courses. (Examples: Sport and Society, Gender in Southeast Asia, Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Nationalism).(4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Using theoretical approaches and methodological tools from sociology and anthropology, this course explores the nature of social power and its distribution in a variety of social settings. Under what conditions do specific types of power distributions emerge, and what consequences do they have for people's social and economic lives? When do political systems change, and why? How do social and cultural factors influence people's participation in political action? A variety of social institutions relevant to politics are examined in this course, including interest groups, political parties, the state and transnational organizations. Processes such as legitimization of authority, social influences on policy formation, political socialization, mobilization and cooptation are anaylyzed in the contexts of local, national and international politics. Prerequisite: SA 100 or consent.(4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
From schools to hospitals, from small business to large corporations, complex organizations are a defining feature of modern life. In this course we examine the role of organizations in society through a comparison of three organizational sectors: for profit business organizations, nonprofit organizations, and the state. How do formal organizations emerge and how do they change? What is the relationship between particular organizations and the wider political and cultural environment? Why does the behavior of participants in organizations often depart from the formal rules and goals of the organization? Drawing on organizational theories and empirical research, we address these and other key topics. Throughout the course particular attention is paid to the distribution of power within and between organizations. We also examine several current controversies that highlight the blurring boundaries between organizational sectors. Prerequisite: S/A 100 or consent.(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
This 4-credit course provides experience in the design and implementation of field research. In addition to techniques of collecting, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data, we examine the history of social research, ethical questions involved in field research, and the theoretical assumptions on which various research strategies are based. Students will construct and implement research designs using field research techniques including ethnography, participant observation, and content analysis. Quantitative analysis including descriptive statistics will be included. Required of majors. Course offered once per academic year. SA 350 and 351 may be taken in any order. Prerequisite: 100 or consent.(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
This 4-credit course provides experience in the design and implementation of sociocultural research. In addition to techniques of collecting, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data, we examine epistemological issues that underlie social research, ethical questions involved in research, and the theoretical assumptions on which various research strategies are based. Students will construct and implement research designs using survey research and secondary data analysis. Quantitative analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistics, analysis of variance, and simple regression will be included. Required of majors. Course offered once per academic year. SA 350 and 351 may be taken in any order. Prerequisite: 100 or consent.(4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Credit earned will be determined by departmental evaluation. (1-4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Credit earned will be determined by departmental evaluation. (1-4 credits)
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