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3.00 Credits
The study of major theories and theorists which attempt to develop a science of society to explain and understand social structures and human behavior; may include functionalism, structuralism, conflict, Marxism, social exchange, symbolic interaction, ethnomethodology/phenomenology, network, and sociobiology and other theories; emphasis on how various theoretical perspectives impact and alter our understanding of social reality, its causation, and our responsibilities toward it. Prerequisite: SOAN 101.
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Contemporary research questions, and the theories used to investigate them, are based on nearly two centuries of anthropological research and theory building. This course investigates anthropological ways of knowing, understanding, and explaining humankind. Students will learn to articulate various theoretical perspectives that can be used to inform their own research questions. Prerequisite: SOAN 102.
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An introduction to the issues, both national and global, that relate to population trends, policies, and the environment. Students should leave this course with a basic understanding of demographic methods and techniques; familiarization with the three components of population studies: fertility, mortality and migration; a general knowledge of population policy issues, and a heightened awareness of the interactions between the environment and human society. Emphasis will be placed on the Christian perspective of population and environmental issues as well as the role of the church in population and environmental solutions. Meets General Education Science, Technology, and the World requirement.
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A study of social conflict and strategies for preventing and resolving destructive conflicts. Particular attention will be given to ethical and moral perspectives on justice, conflict and conflict resolution. The course will draw on literature and perspectives from Sociology, philosophical and theological ethics, and peace and conflict studies. The course will include case studies and ¿hands-on¿ exercises to develop skills for resolving personal and group conflict. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Ethics in the Modern World requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of religion as a social phenomenon in diverse societies and time contexts. Theories of the origin, nature, and functions of religion, including classic and contemporary approaches of its study; some considerations of the nature of socio-religious groups in the United States. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Pluralism in Contemporary Society requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to key topics related to gender such as identity formation, work, family, sexuality, violence, class stratification, and religious orientation. Racial and cultural issues will be treated as they affect understanding of gender. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Pluralism in Contemporary Society requirement. Cross-listed with HDFS/PSYC 342.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with an understanding of the social and historical contexts and the mechanisms which perpetuate prejudice, discrimination, and inequality in the United States and globally. This course prepares students to contemplate issues of advocacy in efforts to promote human rights, social justice, and economic justice with individuals, social systems, and structures. Topics will include race, gender, class, culture, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, and other areas of marginalization. Cross-listed with SOWK 356. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Pluralism requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the use of legal and illegal drugs in America, including production, distribution, marketing, consumption, addiction, assessment, policy and treatment programs. Cross-listed with PSYC 365.
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3.00 Credits
A topics class in anthropology that will focus on one area of the world. The course provides a survey of the cultural dimensions of the target area including attention to social, economic, political, aesthetic, and religious characteristics as well as the distinctive patterns of everyday life. Interactions among the focal cultures and other peoples will be explored in order to understand the historical factors in shaping a particular part of the world. May be repeated for additional credit as the topic/study changes.
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in anthropology not currently included in course offerings. Possible topics may include the study of ethnographies on a variety of cultures, urban anthropology, anthropology of religion, comparative family studies, and others. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 3 credits in anthropology or Instructor¿s consent.
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