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Dr. Gallagher We live in a world we are taught to understand. We think about this world through the shared language and culture of our society which are tools we are not born with but acquire. Our collective understandings make it easier to communicate with each other, but also make it difficult to question the basic tenets of our society. In order to be able to view ourselves more critically, we need to escape the confines of our society and view ourselves from a perspective outside these boundaries. We will accomplish this goal by exploring alternative ways of understanding the world. We will begin by exploring some general ideas about Utopian societies, we will follow that by looking at an alternative history of the United States. We will examine a 20th century construction of a communal society, and then study the Old Order Amish. Prereq.: any 100-level course in Anthropology or Sociology, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)
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Faculty An analysis of the bases and perpetuation of social inequalities, including class, race, gender and other forms of inequality. Theories of causes of stratification and problems of measuring different levels of wealth, power and prestige are examined. Consideration of how social inequality is structured in non- industrial societies precedes emphasis on the nature of social inequality in the United States. Cross-national comparisons of social stratification in modern industrial societies are also made. Prerequisite: Any 100-level course in Anthropology and Sociology or written permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)
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Dr. Oboler This course focuses on ethnic patterns of community social life in urban, suburban, and rural settings. It explores the range and diversity of American ethnic subcultures. It also studies the processes of assimilation and diversification of ethnic groups in the national political, economic and cultural framework. Prerequisites: None. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)
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s Dr. Oboler Characteristics other than race and ethnicity cause many people to become objects of prejudice and discrimination by the mainstream of society. This course examines the experiences of members of these "other" minorities. Homosexuality, physical and mental disability, and religious minority status are some ofthe characteristics that will be considered. Prerequisite: any 100-level course in Anthropology or Sociology or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)
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Faculty This class explores the experiences of African Americans in the U.S. with the dual focus of exploring the historical context of Black life and many of the contemporary issues facing African Americans. We cannot discuss the position of African Americans in the U.S. without critically examining race and discrimination. Race is a concept that encompasses more than a commonsense understanding; thus, it is one objective of this course to think about the historical development and current manifestations of race in the lives of African Americans. Prerequisite: Any 100-level course in Anthropology or Sociology, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)
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Faculty An occasional course which will focus on special topics in sociology. This course is offered as needed. Prerequisite: Any 100-level course in Anthropology or Sociology, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)
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3.00 Credits
Dr. Gallagher Criminology is designed to introduce students to the field. In this course we will look at what constitutes criminal behavior, criminal law, and our system of criminal justice. Students will be introduced to the theoretical explanations used by social scientists and others to account for crime. Students will also learn about the production and collection of crime data, and about the "criminogenic'' features of modern societiesparticularly the United States. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)
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Dr. Gallagher Many societal problems have broad historical and/or social implications. In this course, we will analyze a number of these problems, including poverty, racial and ethnic discrimination, sexual discrimination, illness and medical care, the changing family, environmental crises, abortion, terrorism, and war. Prerequisite: None. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)
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3.00 Credits
Dr. Oboler This is a student-initiated tutorial designed as an opportunity for students to read classic and current writings in social theory and social action. Students may register for a maximum of four semesters of the class, and no readings will be repeated within a four-semester cycle. Prerequisites: open to students who have completed three semesters of college work. Graded S/U. One hour per week. One semester hour.
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3.00 Credits
Dr. Gallagher The Sociology of Medicine is an exploration of the health care system from the perspective of the people and institutions who provide health care as well as from the perspective of the recipients of health care. Special emphasis will be given to issues of race, class, gender, religious beliefs, and other aspects of diversity. Prerequisite: None. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)
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