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  • SJS 325: Global Political Economy

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course will survey and investigate the sociocultural dimensions of global political economy, as a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding of the roots of many of the world's dynamics of inequality. In the process we will interrogate the analytically distinct but practically intertwined , historical processes associated with the Enlightenment, (European) colonialism, and capitalism, as well as their profound and lasting repercussions on the contemporary world. Prerequisite: SJS 150 or SJS 175 Course Objectives (1) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of the basics of a political-economic approach to understanding global inequality. (2) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of the basic conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of Enlightenment thought and practice. (3) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of the basic conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of European colonial thought and practice. (4) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of the basic conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of Western capitalist though and practice. (5) Strengthen written and oral communication skills. (6) Strengthen critical and analytical thinking skills.
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  • SJS 350: Advanced Social Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The readings and discussion in this course will survey the history of the Western tradition of social theory. Special focus will be on the 20th century schools of thought, e.g. Existentialism, Neo/Marxism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, etc. Prerequisite: SJS 101, SJS 150, or SJS 175. Course Objectives (1) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of the differing historical and contemporary schools of thought in social theory. (2) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of how each of the significant social theories articulates with the others. (3) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of how each social theory comes with its own sense of potential, form and practice of social justice. (4) Strengthen written and oral communication skills. (5) Strengthen critical and analytical thinking skills.
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  • SJS 370: Global Social Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course introduces students to the emergent field of global social justice. A broad overview of conceptualizations of social justice, political, legal, educational, and economic systems, will be analyzed, including notions of equity, theoretical approaches to social justice, liberalism, neoliberalism, and post-structuralism around the world. An understanding of such concepts and systems requires a sound foundation of ethical values with which students will explore, the application of the theory to practice. Student's will then apply their conceptual and theoretical understandings of social justice to a series of case studies, and develop models that are innovative. Prerequisite: SJS 101, SJS 150, or SJS 175. Course Objectives (1) Develop a sound foundation of personal core values that guides their practice and future profession. (2) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of different conceptualizations of social justice in the global context, including all the contexts that affect and are affected by political, legal, educational, and economic systems.
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  • SJS 400: Social Justice & Community Research

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Community based participatory research (CBPR) is a research approach that has a strong commitment to social justice. It unites communities and researchers in the collective goal of addressing community-identified needs through a process of sharing power, nurturing co-learning, augmenting assets and ultimately strengthening community capacity. This course will cover theories, principles and strategies of CBPR. It also addresses CBPR's advantages and limitations, the ethics of CBPR, and the necessary skills for taking part in CBPR projects. Prerequisite: SJS 101 Course Objectives (1) Define CBPR as a research strategy to promote social justice and equity. (2) Identify and describe the underlying theories and key principles of community based participatory research. (3) Design and implement a CBPR project by collaborating with a community organization on a research project that meets the identified need. (4) Produce a project final report in writing. (5) Articulate project results for academic and community settings.
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  • SJS 405: Social Justice Senior Thesis Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The capstone course for the Social Justice Studies major will allow students to conduct original research and write a thesis on a relevant social justice topic. The research will draw from the work the students completed in their SJS 400 Social Justice and Community Research course. The thesis may also be rooted in the student's practicum experience (SJS 401). Under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, students will collect and analyze data, and write an 8,500-9,500-word thesis in the format of a peer-reviewed journal article. Upon completion of at least a full draft of the thesis, the students will orally present their research in a public forum (e.g., student symposium or other classroom or conference setting). Prerequisites: SJS 101 and SJS 400. Course Objectives (1) Design an original research project. (2) Implement research methodology skills in the research project. (3) Demonstrate written communication skills in a written thesis. (4) Execute oral communication skills in a professional presentation format. (5) Recognize and interpret the ways in which particularly situated people are using a range of organizing and advocacy tactics to address an unjust social problem.
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  • SOC 111: World Cultures

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The course serves as an introduction to studying cultural changes form an interdisciplinary, global perspective. Students will consider diverse ways of being, finding meaning, and assigning value that exist in human communities. Common processes and themes of cultural change around the world will be explored. Course Objectives (1) Understand how cultural patterns are studied in the social sciences( from an interdisciplinary perspective). (2) Begin to interrogate the taken-for-granted aspects of everyday life. (3) Articulate-in writing and orally- an understanding of critical perspectives on the intersection of global, national and local processes. (4) Interpret how political economic processes shape social and cultural change.
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  • SOC 150: Sociological Foundations

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course introduces students to the main concepts, theories, and methods of the discipline of sociology. Subject matter will include the relationship between the individual and social groups, social institutions, culture, and the social environment. Students will consider how the intersection of social identity, categories (race, ethnicity, class/socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability status) may impact individual development, with an emphasis on power, privilege, and access to resources in society. Content related to human diversity and social inequality will be a substantial element of this course. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Define and describe sociology as a field of study and distinguish it from other social sciences disciplines. (2) Describe the main theoretical approaches in sociology (structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism). (3) Identify the role of social institutions and their impact on individuals and groups within historical and cultural contexts. (4) Interpret human experience and behavior through the lens of social identity theories. (5) Locate and critically analyze research journal articles from the field of sociology and the social sciences to enhance understanding of the social world and evaluate assumptions and stereotypes. (6) Write an essay using APA style on a subject relevant to the discipline of sociology and the social sciences and give an oral report on the topic.
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  • SOC 175: Introduction to Global Cultural Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Course Objectives (1) Articulate-in writing and orally-an understanding of critical perspectives on the intersection of global, national, and local processes. (2) Independently and critically interpret the ways in which various political-economic and cultural processes contribute to inequality and social change. (3) Integrate an interdisciplinary understanding of how world history, culture, economics, and politics mutually influence one another. (4) Exhibit a sense of responsibility and/or commitment to issues of social justice.
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  • SOC 194: Special Topics (CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • SOC 195: Special Topics in SOC I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Selected Topics in SOC
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