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3.00 Credits
Holistic, comparative approach to the study of humankind that draws on a variety of disciplines such as archeology, linguistics, and ethnology to understand the nature of culture. Topics include cultural diversity and adaptive strategies, language, personality, marriage and kinship, religious beliefs and rituals, politics, economics, art, types of groups, social change, and issues of culture contact and cultural survival. Meets General Education Non Western Studies requirement.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the spread of global urbanization from pre-industrial times until today. Emphasis placed on understanding urban life in different cultures and societies, with analysis of urban problems and possibilities in a broad range of countries. Attention will be given to the role of the church in shaping urban cultures and vice versa.
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3.00 Credits
Focus on indigenous peoples of the Americas, primarily those of North America; a study of diversity within Native American cultures and points of similarity; emphasis on worldviews and the central place of spirituality; attention to the richness of indigenous cultures, and the dialectical relationship with socio-economic-historical contexts; emphasis on culture decimation and resilience, and the role of revitalization movements; focus on contemporary Native American cultures manifested in primary source materials. Meets General Education NonWestern Studies requirement
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3.00 Credits
Study of individuals in relation to group and social influences. Emphasis on social change, social norms, conformity, attitudes, propaganda, and public opinion. Cross-listed with PSYC 226. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SOAN 101.
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive introduction to the field of social gerontology. Special emphasis given to the aged in the context of how the elderly both affect and are affected by our society. Includes study of demography, cultural values and diversity, sexuality, minority elderly, social problems, social institutions, and social programs. Cross-listed with GERO 232.
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3.00 Credits
A basic introduction to quantitative methods used to answer sociological questions with empirical data. Students will be introduced to topics such as the philosophy of research, research design, and hypothesis development. They will practice sampling, data collection, survey construction and will learn to evaluate research done by others. Major emphasis will be given to learning statistics most commonly used in social research including learning to use SPSS for data analysis. Students will complete a significant research project. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or Instructor¿s consent.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to qualitative research methods as used by anthropologists and sociologists. Students will learn techniques that involve observation and data collection in a variety of field settings. Students will be introduced to and practice methods including participant observation, content analysis, in-depth interviewing, focus groups and case studies. Prerequisite: SOAN 102 or Instructor¿s consent.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
An experientially based introduction to city life, with special emphasis on neighborhood and other local political and social organization. Students will work on team-building and personal spiritual formation while exploring possibilities for personal roles in urban settings. Most of the learning involves ethnographic research projects in Harrisburg. Meets General Education Social Sciences requirement.
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