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4.00 Credits
Analyzes past, present and future social policies, programs and practices from their actual and predictable effects on black people. These analyses and solutions include particular emphasis on how the black community has been forced to develop mechanisms for coping with the debilitating effects of poverty, environmental deprivation and institutional racism. Presents a systematic means of facilitating change in people's attitudes and behaviors. Part of the sociology/anthropology and minority relations concentration. It may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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The study of the social experiences and conditions of Hispanic Americans and the degree to which they have been assimilated into the mainstream dominant culture. Various Hispanic groups are studied with the goal of defining and outlining their differences and similarities. The Puerto Ricans in the Northeast and the Mexican Americans in the Southwest are specifically selected for analysis. Helps students to better understand the problems faced by Hispanic Americans by looking at specific socio-economic indicators such as their access to health care, job opportunities, educational institutions and the degree to which Hispanics have "progressed" in the U.S. Part of the sociology/anthropology, minority relations, and Latino/Latina/Latin American concentrations. It may also be taken as an elective. Part of international studies Latin American track. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the city as an amalgamation of diverse communities, with people engaged in interpreting and responding to urban life. It examines changes in the structure of urban neighborhoods, and how these neighborhoods are impacted by social, economic and political conditions. Issues such as urban poverty, unemployment, crime and homelessness will be investigated. Part of the sociology concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
A survey course that examines different dimensions of stratification in the U.S. and elsewhere. Explanations for the existence of inequality are addressed at individual, group and institutional levels. Part of the sociology/anthropology concentration and may also be taken as an elective. (0515-210, 0510-210 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
Analyzes the structure and dynamics of a wide variety of social organizations (government bureaucracies, corporations and voluntary groups). Topics include theories of organization, organizational processes, technological impact, and organizational change and development. An examination of the internal operation of large organizations includes sources of power and authority, modes of communication and division of labor, as well as tension, stress and strain. Part of the sociology/anthropology concentration and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
Considers concepts, issues and research techniques in the behavioral and biological aspects of aging. Examines the interaction of group processes in the family and community that influence society's attitudes toward the aging process. Further examines the cultural, environmental and institutional changes as they relate to an increasing population of older people. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
An examination of social policy formulation in a variety of contexts from local government to national government. Special attention is given to the strategies, choices and priorities in the formulation of social policy. Deals with historical development of social policies, including the issues of health, aging, poverty, family and children. Also examines the question of how social values and economy influence policy development. Part of the sociology/anthropology concentration; the legal studies minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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Course work is organized around culture and values as context for policy formulation. Special attention is given to the process of policy analysis and implementation. Several specific policy areas are examined: social security and income maintenance; health and long term care; work and retirement; social services and the aging network; housing and living arrangements for the elderly; and the role of the family and the elderly. Part of the sociology/ anthropology concentration and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
Provides the student with useful sociological knowledge applicable to solutions of practical problems. The inventory of problems is not fixed beforehand, and the specific course content reflects the problems either already encountered by students or very likely to represent a significant portion of their anticipated professional concern upon graduation. Part of the sociology/ concentration and may also be taken as an elective. (Permission of instructor) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
An introductory survey of culture among various groups of deaf people in the United States. Students study the scholarly literature dealing with these groups and have contact with members of this community. Familiarizes students with the characteristics of deaf culture as well as general perceptions of deafness and the deaf community within the dominant hearing society. Students should come to recognize and appreciate this segment of American cultural diversity. Part of the sociology/anthropology and ASL language/culture concentrations and may also be taken as an elective. (0510-210, 0515-210 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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