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  • SOC 308: American Ethnic Groups

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A study of the cultural values of selected American ethnic groups and their interaction with the dominant American society. Course Objectives (1) Discuss concepts and issues of race, class, ethnicity, gender, institutional racism, and internalized racism in American society (2) Investigate and assess one's own culture and that of others (3) Identify contributions to human society by various ethnic groups, religious groups, and women
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  • SOC 312: Regional Studies: Africa

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A descriptive and analytical survey of elements of change and continuity in Africa's political, economic, social and cultural institutions through three historical periods: Pre-Colonial, Colonial and Independence. The post-independence era. Course Objectives (1) Locate and identify all of the countires of Africa on a blank map. (2) Show how differences in the physiology of successive hominoid species allowed behavior which contributed to changes in human social behavior. (3) Compare and contrast hunting/gathering groups, agricultural societies and idustrial societies and explain how each influenced the development of human social structures and behavior. (4) Analyze the influence of climate and geography on the development of African cultures and societies. (5) Explain the historical significance of major African kingdoms and civilizations. (6) Evaluate the impact of the slave trade on the African economy and on traditional African life. (7) Examine the immediate and long-term effects of colonial rule in Africa. (8) Outline how various African countries achieved independence and show the advantages and disadvantages of various types of governmental structures that resulted. (9) Appraise the impact on Africa agencies such as the World Bank, the International Monetary fund and the World Trade Ogranization.
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  • SOC 315: Modern World Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course focuses on the penetration and impact of global capitalist economy upon local level world societies, communities, and groups. A World Systems perspective is taken and anthropological case studies are presented from around the world. CourseObjectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of the history and development of Modern World Systems analysis. 2) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of what it means to employ a World Systems perspective to understand the contemporary human world as an integrated whole. 3) Strengthen written and oral communication skills. 4) Strengthen critical and analytical thinking skills.
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  • SOC 335: Revolutions

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course focuses on ""revolutions"" as globalizing forces in human history; it begins with a discussion of the European Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolutions and proceeds through the American and French revolutions to the Bolshevik Revolution incorporating ancillary ""revolutions"" along the way, including discussions of some or all of the following: European colonial expansion, the Bolivarian liberation, Fordist production, consumerism, Viet Nam, post industrialization/post-Fordism, postmodernity, neoliberalism, etc. Prerequisite: GCS 175.
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  • SOC 402: Wealthy White Males

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An examination of the power elite structure; a historical and critical review of the minority that shapes our lives and manages many of our institutions. The relationship of the "wealth white males" to global cultures will also be considered. Various theories of social organization will provide the foundation for this investigative and analytic approach to the American social order. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify social structures (models of society) across the globe. 2) Assess societies and cultures from a scientific point of view. 3) Recognize their own place in society. 4) Evaluate the dominant social structures and how they determine our lives. 5) Conceptualize the relationship between social structure and inequalities.
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  • SOC 415: Women: Global Perspectives

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    What roles and functions do women have in the global arena? Although not a minority, women are still, for the most part, disempowered. The course will explore the position of women-globally-from historical, socio-political, psychological, PRE: ENGL 250 or 251 Course Objectives Upon successful completion, students will: 1) Identify the specific challenges that women face globally. 2) Summarize the causes of gender discrimination. 3) Understand the interaction between men and their role in the society and women's role. 4) Trace the differences, changes in the status and treatment of women across nations and history. 5) Recognize general patterns that enable misogyny and discuss ways to counter it.
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  • SOCW 105: Marriage and the Family

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Sociological perspectives on premarital, marital and familial relationships including mate selection, sexuality and sex roles, legal and economic aspects of marriage, growth and conflict, parenthood and marital dissolution. Course Objectives (1) Identify varieties of family lifestyles in contemporary America. (2) Compare and Contrast historical families with the modern family. (3) Investigate family dynamics through personal study and observation. (4) Examine individual experiences to better understand dynamics of family life. (5) Apply the sociological theories of family/marriage to specific events. (6) Explain the progression of relationships from friendship and intimacy through marriage and children. (7) Apply sociological theories of family/marriage to core developmental themes. (8) Investigate family dynamics through personal study and observation. (9) Incorporate personal experiences to better understand diversity in relationships, sexuality, marital themes, and parenthood. (10) Compare and contrast the diversity in contemporary family lifestyles. (11) Apply real-world/popular culture scenarios to more clearly understand marital and family relationships. (12) Explore the negative sides of family relationships (divorce, violence, abuse) to develop a more comprehensive picture of family life.
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  • SOCW 194: Special Topics(CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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