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3.00 Credits
Given that (at least on a mythic level) technology is the most important force shaping society and culture today, we will concentrate on the dialectical, interactive shaping of societies and technologies. Many approaches, from technological determinism to neomarxism and postmodernism, are used in examining various social issues having to do with social change. The objective of this course is to provide a survey of the development of sociological theories of societal development and change. In addition, this course surveys the current information and research on the specific impact of modern technology on contemporary society. Issues of social identity, communication, work, inequality, deviance, power, and social control are examined in the context of society, technology, and social change. Prerequisite: HI 2104.
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3.00 Credits
Modern societies are organizational societies. Indeed, nearly all modern work and much play occurs in organization's. As a result, organizations and organizational management have important personal and social effects: organizational experiences can bring pain or pleasure to their members, and managerial decisions can send an organizations profits soaring or plummeting. The course examines the nature and place of organizations and managerial systems in modern societies. The central questions of the course include: Do organizations pursue goals or do managers use organizations to pursue narrow interests? How do managers control workers and how much control is necessary and optimal? To what extent are managers rational decision makers? Is there a "best way" tostructure and manage an organization? Prerequisite: HI 2104.
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1.00 Credits
Environmental sociology is the study of the reciprocal interactions between the physical environment, social organization, and social behavior. Within this approach, environment encompasses all physical and material bases of life in a scale ranging from the most micro level to the biosphere. Two major themes form the focus of this course: (1) Sociology is often described as the study of human communities. Ecology is often described as the study of natural communities. Environmental Sociology is the study of both together. People, other animals, land, water, air are all closely interconnected. Together they form a solidarity that has been called ecology. As in any community, there are also conflicts in the midst of interconnections. Environmental sociology studies the largest of communities with an eye to understanding the origins of, and proposing solutions to, these social and bio-physical conflicts. (2) Environmental problems are problems that threaten our existing patterns of social organization and of society problems that challenge people to change those patterns of social organization. One of sociology's most basic contributions to the study of environmental problems is to point out the pivotal role of social inequality. Social inequality cannot be understood apart from the communities in which it takes place. Inequality shapes social experience and social experiences shape all experiences. Prerequisite: instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
Science and Technology Studies is an interdisciplinary field in which methods from a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences are used to analyze the relations between science, technology, and society. This course considers the current state of the field, helping students to understand the range and methods of STS as well as determine their own place within the field. It is designed specifically to bring students with different academic backgrounds into contact with each other in a classroom setting. Prerequisites: One 2000-level STS elective, or any one of LA 1014, LA 1024, or LA 2014.
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3.00 Credits
4:0:0:X Study of a special topic in Science and Technology Studies. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Course serves to research new topics of STS; to develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills; and to enhance the understanding of the field through study of a special topic in STS. The course may be designed to qualify for 1 to 4 credits. It may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: STS 3014.
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3.00 Credits
4:0:0:X Focus on a special topic in Science and Technology Studies; arranged for advanced students capable of undertaking specialized independent study with tutorial guidance. May be repeated for credit on a different topic. This course may be designed to qualify for 1 to 4 credits. Prerequisite: Junior/ Senior standing or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the research, writing and design principles and practices of technical communication, particularly in the fields of specialized journalism, documentation, advertising and public relations, corporate communications, training and instructional design and new media. Emphasis on clarity and control in writing and effective information design; also covers the basic elements of effective document design. The focus is on traditional media. Prerequisite: EN 1024.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the research, writing and design principles and practices of technical communication, particularly in the fields of specialized journalism, software documentation, advertising and public relations, corporate communications, training and instructional design, and new media. Emphasis on clarity and control in writing and effective information design; also covers the basic elements of effective document design. The focus is on the new and digital media. Prerequisite: EN 1024; course does not require TC 1014, but both courses must be taken before taking 2000-level courses.
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3.00 Credits
Engineers and scientists must become adept at communicating their ideas in writing. In actual business situations, they are called upon to present their work to colleagues and management frequently. This workshop course focuses on the skills that must be acquired to succeed professionally. Course covers proposals, reports, new product reviews, technical descriptions and instructions as well as the basics of successful professional communication in the form of emails and memos. Students learn how to design documents. Style and organization are stressed. Prerequisite: EN 1204.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles of design and how to apply these principles for effective visual communication. Students study the physiology and psychology of perception and the psychological, sociological, and educational impact of design. During workshop sessions, students critique and create numerous design projects, including business documents, logos, brochures, and product packages. The fundamentals of desktop publishing are covered. Students begin to develop a portfolio of class projects. Prerequisites: EN 1024.
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