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3.00 Credits
This field study course will provide an in-depth study of Bayou and Cajun culture. Course will involve travel to New Orleans for an intense study of the culture. The field study component will be combined with on-campus lectures and activities, assigned readings, and outside research on the Bayou and Cajun culture. Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Sociology, or Introduction to Anthropology, or permission of Department Chair (3,0) 3 credits
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An examination of the significance, causes and consequences of leisure, recreation and tourism as features of human societies, involving the contact and interaction between cultures or subcultures, and contributing to global, social and cultural changes. A variety of anthropological and sociological theoretical perspectives will be presented. Prerequisite(s): Any college-level social science course (3,0) 3 credits
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This field study course will provide an in-depth study of the Bahamian culture. Course will involve travel to two different islands in the Bahamas for an intense study of the culture. The field study component will be combined with on-campus lectures and activities, assigned readings, and outside research on Bahamian culture. Prerequisite(s): One prior college course in Anthropology or Sociology or permission of Department Chair (3,0) 3 credits
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This course analyzes the process of aging in a social context. Consideration is given to theories of aging, cross-cultural examination of aging, selected problems of aging and the elderly, and proposed solutions to these problems. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course invites students to apply three key parts of critical thinking to the study of social life; identifying and assessing assumptions; becoming aware of the degree to which values, thoughts, and actions are shaped by the social context they're rooted in; imagining and exploring alternatives to existing ways of thinking and living. Readings and discussions will enhance students' ability to understand the nature, problems, and possibilities of our and other societies. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course analyzes a complex set of social issues primarily within the United States such as crime, alcoholism, drug use, sexual behavior, environmental issues and poverty. We also focus on problems and changes within major social institutions like the family, education, religion, politics and the economy. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course examines the development, diversity and changes taking place in cities and modern metropolitan areas. Important areas of exploration will be the study of urban growth and decay, urban renewal, suburbanization, and rivalry among localities. Research and theories will be used to examine urbanization, industrialization and the formation of human communities. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course examines the family in the United States as a core social institution. We consider theoretical, historical, and cross-cultural aspects of such topics as mate selection, the changing roles of men and women, parenting and child-rearing, divorce, aging, conflict and violence, family social status, inequity, work and family policy. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course explores courtship and marriage in the United States today. The emphasis is on the couple and on intimate relationships. We examine theory and relevant research about such topics as dating, engagement, ing in love, cohabitation, marriage, communication in marriage, divorce and remarriage. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course is a comparative and cross-cultural examination of the meaning and experience of health and illness and the ways in which social factors like age, gender, class and ethnicity affect health. We also examine the historical development and contemporary issues of mainstream and alternative health professions and occupations, and the current crisis in our health care system. (3,0) 3 credits
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