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In this course, we will examine the development of female characters in Russian literature and cinema. Special attention will be given to the women's role in Russian culture, society, and history. The course will focus on the investigation of the relationship between women and cultural traditions and women and political oppression. A wide range of Russian/Soviet texts and films will be presented. Offered occasionally.
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Invites students to use basic sociological concepts and research methods to analyze patterns of behavior and belief in contemporary social institutions such as the family, education, religion, mass media and work. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
Explores injurious social conditions in society, their causes and consequences, and the policies designed to ameliorate them. Includes such issues as street crime, drug use, poverty, welfare, and urban decay. Offered each semester.
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Examines the basic forms of interpersonal cooperation, including social relationships, networks, groups, clans, communes,markets, corporations, and social service organizations. Offered annually.
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Explores how sex and gender become culturally defined social categories, how women and men learn their socially accepted sex role behaviors, and how sex roles become institutionalized in society. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic statistical concepts and data analysis in the social sciences. Topics include measurements, descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis, and use of a computer statistical package. Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both this course and economics 227 or psychology 227. Prerequisite: math 100 or equivalent proficiency. Offered each spring.
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Examines the structural and institutional contexts of majority and minority group relations, the historical roots of discrimination and prejudice, and the dynamics of intergroup conflict, with special emphasis on the African-American experience. Offered each semester.
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Examines the norms and practices of the social work profession from a sociological perspective. Includes such topics as the history, functions, and current status of the profession; professional training and socialization; methods and programs of clinical intervention in the United States and other countries; and issues of professional ethics. Field experience acquired outside the classroom. Offered annually.
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in sociology open to students of all majors, particularly sophomores and juniors.May be repeated for credit if content is not duplicated. See current Program of Classes to determine if this course fulfills general education requirements. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
Guided explorations of places, groups, and cultures beyond Bloomington-Normal. Itinerary, readings, and assignments vary from semester to semester. See Program of Classes for specific course descriptions and general education designations.May be repeated for credit if the topic does not duplicate. Prerequisite: At least one course in Sociology or consent of instructor. Offered occasionally inMay.
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