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SOC 232: Current Social Problems Poskocil
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
What are social problems and who gets to identify them? What historical, social, political, or global circumstances cause social problems? How differently are problems and solutions perceived by individuals of different cultures and social or economic groups? Special attention is given to problems related to inequality, poverty, race, gender, and the environment. Open to first-year students. No prerequisite. Offered Term 2. (MOD)
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SOC 233: Social Problems in Global Perspective w. Nye
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
This course surveys the causes and possible solutions for contemporary and pressing social problems as defined from a sociological perspective. Emphasis is placed on globally based problems, including overpopulation, global inequality and its implications, environmental abuse and destruction, rampant urbanization, ethnic conflict, militarism, and national security. The impact such problems have on individual lives, both now and in the future, is a central consideration. Open to first-year students. No prerequisite. Offered Term 1. (GLO, MOD)
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SOC 242: Social Psychology of Adjustment Poskocil
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
A social-psychological analysis of selected theoretical perspectives on personal adjustment. What does personal adjustment actually mean? What role does society play in personal adjustment? Is it more difficult for some individuals than others to achieve good adjustment? Special examination of the impact of race and gender on adjustment. Offered Term 1.
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SOC 246: The Modern Individual Through Literature: Individualism, Identity, And Alienation Poskocil
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
Through the examination of selected literary works and films, we will seek to gain a better understanding of the individual's quest for identity in modern/ postmodern mass society. What forces combine to construct personal identity in a social world where the influence of family and community continue to decline? Not offered in 2008-09.
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SOC 250: Special Topic- Social Work Skills: Working With Individuals And Families Smith
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
An introduction to the knowledge, values, ethics, and skills relevant to general social work practice with individuals and families. Students will develop interviewing, assessment, and problem-solving skills. Focus is placed on diversity in socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisite: SOC 121 or permission. Offered Term 1. (SW)
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SOC 252: Organizational Behavior
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
Kelly Also listed and described as BUS 252. No prerequisite. Offered Term 2. (MOD)
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SOC 254: THE FAMILY Anderson
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
This course offers a cross-cultural overview of types of marriage and family, and the sentiments, economic arrangements, and gender dynamics that are fundamental to these social institutions. It explores such issues as the womancentered family in India; the polygamous family in Africa; the African-American family in urban ghettos, as well as the cultural values and pressures in white American families. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Offered Term 2.
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SOC 257: Aging in The 21st Century
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
Department An examination of the aging process and how it is affected by psychological, historical, political, economic, and cultural factors. Special attention is given to social policy issues arising in rapidly aging societies. Not offered in 2008-09.
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SOC 259: Environment And Society w. Nye
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
Current environmental problems are primarily the result of human activity, intentional or otherwise, and any solutions to these problems will necessarily require concerted and cooperative human effort as well. This course investigates the complex interactions between human beings and their natural environment from a sociological point of view with an eye toward averting ecocatastrophe in the not-too-distant future. A rudimentary knowledge of biology and chemistry is a recommended prerequisite. Also listed as ES 259. Offered Term 1. (MOD)
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SOC 260: Race, Class, And Gender: a Reflexive Approach w. Nye
4.00 Credits
Hollins University
This course addresses central concepts, theories, and empirical findings found in the sociological literature on structured social inequality. Emphasis is on historical and contemporary U.S. society. Considerable attention is devoted to examining the intersections between issues of cultural diversity and individual biographical experience. No prerequisite. Open to first-year students with permission. Offered Term 2. (DIV, MOD)
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