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The course is an introduction to global and regional migration patterns since the sixteenth century with a concentration on post-World War II patterns. It has three modules: (1) Introduces basic concepts and approaches related to migration studies; (2) Examines global and regional historical patterns and major forces shaping them since the sixteenth century; (3) Emphasizes strategies launched by individuals, households, and enterprises related to the process of international migration. Geographically, the course covers several areas of the world, including the Americas, Western and Eastern Europe, and South East Asia. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of major schools of theory influencing current sociological inquiry. Discussion of selected works of classical and contemporary theorists. The influence of values on theorizing and the issue of value neutrality. An evaluation of the role of theory in the growth of the discipline. For Sociology majors and intended majors, A Soc 235 is restricted to A-E grading after matriculation at Albany. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
The family as a social institution; types of family organization; the family as a socializing agency and its interrelations with other institutions; the impact of social change on the American family with particular reference to the transition from a rural-agricultural to a predominantly urban-industrial society. A Soc 250Z is the writing intensive version of A Soc 250 and A Soc 250W is the writing intensive AND oral discourse version of A Soc 205; only one of A Soc 250, A Soc 250Z, and A Soc 250W may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
The role of newspapers, radio, television and motion pictures in American society. Changes in these media and their functional relationship to education, the economy, the political process and public opinion. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
Survey course covering both theories and topical areas in the field. Both sociological and psychological perspectives are represented, although the former is emphasized. Topical areas include the self, face-to-face interaction, attitudes, communication, interpersonal relationships, small group processes, social structure, and personality. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z, or A Psy 101.
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3.00 Credits
A Soc 260Z is the writing intensive version of A Soc 260; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z, or A Psy 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines how gender is socially constructed in contemporary U.S. society. The course examines how gender orders our everyday lives-our sense of self, our friendships, romances, conversations, clothing, body image, entertainment, work, sexuality, and parenthood. Students will learn how conceptions about gender create and enforce a system of gender difference and inequality. This course will examine the lives, experiences and representations of heterosexual and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer (LGBTQ) persons. The course will reveal the "common sense" world of gender that surrounds us by exposing the workings of institutions such as the family, the classroom, the workplace, and the media. Throughout the course we will emphasize the ways in which people experience gender opportunities and constraints differently according to their race, gender, class and sexuality. Only one of A Soc 262 and A Wss 262 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This is a computer-based course that investigates how major social, economic and political changes have affected the demographic structure of the national population in the past four decades. The focus is on gaining an understanding of how major dimensions of the nation's social and demographic structures have changed from 1950 to the present. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the sociological study of race and ethnicity in the United States. Specifically, the course emphasizes understanding the social, demographic, economic, political and historical forces that have resulted in the unique experiences of different groups of Americans. Further, the student will be provided with the opportunity to analyze and discuss the impact of public policy on issues that pertain to various racial and ethnic groups. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z [DP, SS]
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to examine the unique aspects of the juvenile justice system and theoretical explanations of delinquent behavior. The course is divided into three sections: 1) conceptual and methodological issues in the study of delinquency; 2) explanations of delinquent behavior; 3) the control of delinquency. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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