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  • SOC 345: Cultural Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Examines the symbolic processes in the production and circulation of meanings within society and the sociocultural context in the construction and interpretation of social behavior, social identity, and location. Offered odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 204 or permission from the instructor. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 204 or permission from the instructor.
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  • SOC 350: Family and Gender in the Developing World

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    A comparative examination of the impact of development on families and gender roles in third world countries. Will include consideration of general issues (e.g., factors affecting family reproduction decisions, women in the formal and informal labor force, etc.) and in-depth study of gender and family in one or more countries. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Part of the Identity Issue. Cross-listed with WGS 350. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Fulfillment of general education Foundations - Writing and junior standing. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: Fulfillment of general education Foundations - Writing and junior standing.
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  • SOC 351: Urban Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Explores urban theory (Chicago School, political economy, and cultural approaches), the evolution of cities, suburbanization, race relations, street life, sustainability (economic, social, and environmental), redevelopment, urban politics, and international comparisons. Readings focus on theory, specific cities, and environmental concerns. Part of the Sustainability Issue. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: SOC 101 and junior standing. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: SOC 101 and junior standing.
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  • SOC 355: Sociology of Work and Employment

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Provides an understanding of the current labor market through an examination of the changing dynamics of work, occupational structure, and labor relations in the U.S. and globally. Analyzes the impact of globalization on workers, and the efforts of workers' movements to respond to new economic challenges. Part of the Globalization Issue. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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  • SOC 360: Social Psychology: Sociology's View

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Studies how individual?s perceptions, belief systems, moralities, identities, and behaviors are influenced by their place in society relevant to institutions and structural context. Also studies how individuals, as actors, influence our social world. Offered every semester. SOC 360 is not equivalent to PSY 360, students may receive credit for both courses. Prerequisite: Any three credits in sociology or psychology. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: Any three credits in sociology or psychology.
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  • SOC 366: American Society and Media

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Interdisciplinary approach to the ways in which mediated mass culture produces meaning in contemporary American society as examined through a variety of critical lenses such as political economy and sociocultural analyses of the organization of the mass media, media content, and audience reception studies of film, television, and/or music cultures. Part of the Information, Innovation, and Technology Issue. Cross-listed with INT 366. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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  • SOC 377: Globalization: Structures and Movements

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Examines and critiques the historical origins, economic and technological foundations, institutional arrangements, ideological underpinnings, collective movements, and controversial outcomes of "transnationalism" and "globalization." Sociological analysis emphasizes macrolevel institutions that shape globalization, social conflicts arising from its effects, and the consequences of global change on individuals, groups, and organizations. Part of the Globalization Issue. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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  • SOC 380: Special Topics in Sociology

    1.00 - 9.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    A seminar for the study of important topics not ordinarily covered in other courses. This course may be taken more than once when the topic is different. Offered On sufficient demand.
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  • SOC 381: Class, Race, Gender, and Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Focus is on the social, historical, and cultural meanings of class, race, and gender. Gives students a better understanding of the interrelationship of class, race, and gender within the context of family life, schooling, and work. Fulfills Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 105. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 105.
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  • SOC 382: Study Abroad in Sociology

    1.00 - 9.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Of varying focus, this sociology course broadly considers the culture, institutions, social stability, and social change in the host country, with emphasis on class, status, power, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and/or other sociological variables as student-mentor interest determines. To be taught as part of an approved study abroad program. Prerequisites: All GVSU director-based Study study Abroad abroad programs are by permit only. All director-based Study study Abroad abroad programs have been carefully vetted and pre-approved by GVSU. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: All GVSU director-based Study study Abroad abroad programs are by permit only. All director-based Study study Abroad abroad programs have been carefully vetted and pre-approved by GVSU.
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