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3.00 Credits
Just as "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," so deviancedepends on the viewpoint of the observer. This course is designed to give the student a general perspective on the "other side" of human behaviorby providing examples of particular theories about deviant behavior and examples of research on deviance. Its emphasis is on certain patterns of deviant behavior such as juvenile delinquency, crime, homosexuality, prostitution, suicide, alcoholism, drug addiction Permission of Instructor.
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An interdisciplinary investigation of death and dying, emphasizing the sociological perspective. Dying and death are studied as social processes, focusing on the effect these processes have on the lives of individuals and on society. The course will investigate social roles and occupations related to death and dying, death rituals, how concepts of death affect the lives of individuals and of society, and the problem areas related to death and dying. The particular emphasis will be on death as a social phenomenon, shaping and being shaped by society.
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The course provides macro-sociological and microsociological theories for understanding the social contexts of racial/ethnic relations in contemporary societies. The course will also examine prejudice, discrimination, ethnocentrism, racism, segregation, ethnoviolence, as well as the social factors that influence the participation of racial/ethnic minority groups in American institutions. While the course will focus on the American society, it will not preclude comparison with other contemporary multiracial/ ethnic societies.
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3.00 Credits
Recent sociological analysis has examined the world as a global system characterized by its own political and economic structure, and a system of stratification different from the nation states that divide the globe. This course seeks to introduce students to the nature of this system and discusses several issues that affect it. Also examines the belief systems that have traditionally shaped our ideas about international relationships and foreign peoples, as well as historical events that created global interdependence and inequality. Topics covered include values and ideologies shaping American perceptions of the global system, historical background of the global system, global stratification and inequalities, and value choices for building a new global system.
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary course which explores contemporary global issues. It surveys themes related to social, political, economic, and cultural processes, global linkages/interdependencies, and power relations that connect individuals, communities, groups, states, and regions across the globe. Examines the values and visions emerging from regional perspectives that lead to conflict and/or cooperation in the international system. It contrasts the increasingly complex problems faced by different regions with the growing integration of the global economy. Open to all interested students. Required course for all students pursuing the International Studies Concentration.
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3.00 Credits
The course will explore the structural and cultural relationship of sport to society, paying particular attention to the issues of race, ethnicity, gender, social class, age, economics, and politics as they relate to sport. How sport parallels other social institutions such as the media, family, and schools (particularly college athletics) will be explored. An all-encompassing objective will be to examine how sport is a microcosm of society. By looking at sport we can also look at and learn about society.
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3.00 Credits
This learnercentered course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Students acquire basic grammatical and lexical skills that will enable them to communicate in routine social or professional situations within an authentic cultural context. Upon successful completion of SPA 101, students may enroll in SPA 102. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness requirement at Onondaga.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a sequel to Elementary Spanish I. It builds upon the basic grammatical, linguistic, communicative and cultural concepts learned in SPA 101. Upon successful completion of SPA 102, students may enroll in SPA 201. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness requirement at Onondaga. Prerequisite: SPA 101, or two to three years of high school Spanish, or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students with some experience in Spanish who feel they need a comprehensive review of the basic grammatical, linguistic and communicative structures covered in elementary-level courses prior to taking an intermediate level course. Upon successful completion of SPA 165, students may enroll in SPA 201. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness requirement at Onondaga. Students may not receive credit for both SPA 102 and SPA 165. Prerequisite: three years of high school Spanish, or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
This dynamic course draws upon previously acquired knowledge, while introducing students to more complex grammatical and lexical structures to further develop communicative proficiency and cultural knowledge. The course is conducted mostly in Spanish. Upon successful completion of SPA 201, students may enroll in SPA 202. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness requirement at Onondaga. Prerequisite: SPA 102, or SPA 165, or four years of high school Spanish, or Permission of Instructor.
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