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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Intensive study of a current sociological or anthropological topic. Description of topics for a given course will be stated in course schedule. Course Information: May be repeated if topics vary.
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4.00 Credits
North American Indians prior to and after contact with European-Americans. Emphasizes relationships between various cultures and their environmental settings. Course Information: Prerequisite: SOA 302, or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Anthropological examination of the recent history and current status of hunting and gathering societies. Emphasis on long-term interaction with settled farmers and world markets, land use and land claims, and the history of western visions of "primitive" societies. Ethnographic case studies from the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Asia. Emphasis on discussion and on learning to write about other cultures. Course Information: Prerequisite: A course in Sociology/Anthropology or consent of the instructor.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Intended to supplement, not supplant, regular course offerings. Students interested in a tutorial must secure the consent of the faculty member concerned before registration and submit any required documentation to him or her. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
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4.00 Credits
This seminar offers close readings of major theories and accompanying methodology such as socialist, postmodernist, queer and postcolonial feminism. Our analysis will draw on political studies, communications, history, anthropology, sociology and literary criticism. Topics can include sexuality, race/ethnicity, labor and subjectivity. Course Information: Same as PSC 533 and WGS 501. Prerequisite: WGS 411 or approved course.
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4.00 Credits
Consideration of social structures, attitudes, beliefs, and values about death, dying, and bereavement in contemporary American society as well as in other societies and other time periods. Medical, legal, religious, and psychological issues of death, dying, and bereavement also considered. Not recommended for persons recently bereaved. Course Information: Same as HMS 563.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the history and development of social work in terms of its major components: values; philosophy and ethics; clientele; individual, group, and community; helping concepts; levels of professional competence; the use of self; professional communication skills; major issues and problems; and professional roles. Students will evaluate themselves relative to their choice of the social work profession. Course Information: This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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1.00 Credits
This course is a one-credit practicum for students taking SWK 322. The lab offers an opportunity for students to practice basic skills in a community agency. Students must complete 30 hours in the field, under the direction of the course instructor. Will not count toward fieldwork hours.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of human development from conception to death in terms of biological, psychological, and social influences. The major schools of thought regarding the person in his/her environment will be covered. Course Information: Prerequisites: SWK 322, or concurrent enrollment.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of social work generalist skills for the purpose of developing beginning practice competency in the differential use of self, self awareness, assessment, and the use of relationship. Coverage of case management issues, preparation of documents, and techniques for overcoming barriers to helping will be covered. Initiating and terminating helping relationships and intervention within diverse problem contexts will be examined. Includes lab experience. Course Information: Prerequisites: SWK 322, or concurrent enrollment.
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