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  • SOC 509: Feminist Theories

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    This course examines the different perspectives that feminist theorists have offered to analyze the unequal conditions of women's and men's lives. Students taking this course will develop an understanding of how theory functions as a way to know, understand and change the world. They will also be provided with a lens for comparing the assumptions and implications of alternative theoretical perspectives. A particular emphasis of this course is on theorizing the interrelationships among gender, race, class, sexuality and nationality. Course material includes applications of feminist theory to issues such as gender identity formation; sexuality; gender, law and citizenship; women and work; and the history and politics of social movements. Students will not receive credit for both SOC 409 and SOC 509. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version.
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  • SOC 510: Quantitative Research

    4.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    An introduction to methods of data collection and analysis. Also a discussion of research design and the philosophy of social sciences. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 410. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 410 and SOC 510. (F,W,S)
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  • SOC 511: Program Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    The application of social research procedures in assessing whether a human service program is needed, likely to be used, conducted as planned and actually helps people in need. The course will cover research and measurement as well as issues of how to get research findings utilized. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 411. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 411 and SOC 511. (YR)
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  • SOC 522: Structure of American Society

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    An analysis of the institutional structure of American society, with a view of determining the degree of its integration. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 422. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 422 and SOC 522. (YR)
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  • SOC 523: American Social Classes

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    Stratification of American communities and society; a review of the findings of major studies and an introduction to methodology. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 423. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 423 and SOC 523. (YR)
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  • SOC 526: Society and Aging

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    Personal, interpersonal, and institutional significance of aging and age categories. Sociological dimension of aging based on social, psychological, and demographic factors. Attention to social networks and institutionalization. Additional assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 426. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 426 and SOC 526. (YR)
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  • SOC 535: Urban Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    A descriptive study of the form and development of the urban community with respect to demographic structure, spatial and temporal patterns, and functional organization. The relationship of city and hinterland. Social planning and its problems in the urban community. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 435. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 435 and SOC 535. (YR)
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  • SOC 540: Medical Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    An analysis of health and illness behavior from the point of view of the consumer, as well as the medical professionals, the structure, strengths, and weaknesses of the medical care delivery system in the U.S.; the impact of culture and personality on illness behavior; and a study of the institution of medicine and activities of health care professionals. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 440. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 440 and SOC 540. (F,W,S)
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  • SOC 541: Sociology of the Auto Industry

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    The American auto industry is examined in its relationship to the economic and political structures of 20th century U.S. This includes a focus on the social history of the industry as well as a discussion of the nature of auto work. Proposals for changing social relations at work are also examined. The course concludes with an examination of the industry on a local community (Detroit). Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 441. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 441 and SOC 541. (F,W)
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  • SOC 542: Sociology of Work

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    The study of work roles in modern society. The impact of industrialization, professionalization, and unionization on the conditions of work, worker motivation and job satisfaction. Career choice processes and career patterns, occupational status and prestige, and occupational associations are among the topics to be considered. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 442. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 442 and SOC 542. (YR)
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