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This course uses theories of race and ethnic relations to explore the cultural and institutional challenges faced by minority groups such as American Indians, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans in the US. We explore how dominance and subordination shapes minority group relations today. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course focuses on humane ways of perceiving diversity, organizing power, and dealing with conflict in the US. Our examination of debates about racism, sexism, and homophobia explores how and why societies turn human difference into a valued resource or into benefits for some and oppression for others. Students will learn about how American culture shapes how we feel about, perceive, and relate to social differences. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course explores how mass media (such as television, movies, MTV, popular songs and magazines) influence our lives in the United States. We will first examine how the mass media portrays the “American Dream” and shapesour views of the “good life.” We will then focus on howthe mass media and popular culture influence who we are and how we relate to others. Prerequisite: One course in social science (3,0) 3 credits
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This course studies men's and women's changing roles, relationships, andparticipation in the labor force both cross-culturally and historically. We give special emphasis to those changes which occur as technology changes. A major part of the course concerns how and why today's women and men arrived at their social, economic, political and legal statuses. Note: Students completing this course may not receive credit for ANT 240 or WST 240. (3,0) 3 credits
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This course explores the ways in which science, technology, and society create social change. The focus is on the varying benefits, costs, and consequences of these changes across historical eras and cultures. Prerequisite(s): One course in social science (3,0) 3 credits
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This course examines classical sociological theory, from its beginnings in the 19th century through its historical development into the 20th century. The theories of classical sociologists, such as Marx, Durkheim, Weber and others, from the 19th and 20th centuries provide a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations of the discipline of sociology. Prerequisite(s): SOC 122 or any other course in sociology. (3,0) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course explores specialized topics of interest on a short (one-two semesters only) basis in sociology. Topics to be announced by the Department each semester. Prerequisite(s): Introductory course in sociology or any social science course (3,0) 3 credits
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In this course, an understanding of the different types of research methods used by sociologists (and other social scientists) to study the social world will be developed. The class begins with a discussion of the fundamental concepts of social science research and the ethical issues involved. Students will learn how to conduct basic qualitative and quantitative research - the ability to formulate research questions, methods of research design, strategies for collecting information and data, as well as the ability to analyze and present statistical data. Great emphasis is placed on students doing research projects in and outside of class. Prerequisite(s): SOC 122 (3,0) 3 credits
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This course will focus on the various dimensions of work and the social experience of making a living in the United States and other societies - past, present and future. We consider the large-scale developments related to a rapidly changing global economy, and the implications of these changes for individual workers. Topics discussed include the impact of technological innovations, changing occupational roles and subcultures, the development of the professions and professional ethics, gender roles and work roles, unemployment and underemployment, and the relationship between work and family. Prerequisite(s): One course in social science (3,0) 3 credits
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This course is a multidisciplinary examination of the ways in which technology affected everyday life during the Industrial Revolution in England. Covering the years 1750 to 1880, it examines the changes taking place in technology during the period; how these changes ultimately affected the workplace, the home, and the community; and how novelists of the period felt about these changes. Faculty team teach this course. Note: Students completing this course may not receive credit for HUM 305, HIS 305 or IDP 305. Prerequisite(s): EGL 102, a social science course and HIS 114, HIS 115 or HIS 126 (3,0) 3 credits
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