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3.00 Credits
The organization of work (and industry) and leisure in comparative, sociological perspective. Industrialization, mechanization, and automation are examined in relation to social structures, to the human problems of workers and managers, and to the manner in which workers use leisure time. Problems of morale and alienation under alternative social conditions and systems are assessed. The growth and importance of leisure-time activities are emphasized, especially the effect this growth has had on work-related values and the scheduling of work. Prerequisite: SOC 110.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the social construction of female criminality, historic and contemporary trends in female crime, the place of women in the social organization of crime control, and a sociological analysis of the changing nature and consequences of female criminality in contemporary societies. The course serves as an introduction to a feminist reading of criminological theory. Prerequisites: SOC 170 or SOC 110, and junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theory and practice of punishment and rehabilitation and the different forms of social organization related to them. It analyzes historical and contemporary forms of social control, ranging from capital punishment and incarceration in total institutions to community supervision and electronic monitoring. The course examines the impact of these efforts on the problems in question and compares them with alternative modes of control. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or SOC 170.
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3.00 Credits
Sociocultural analysis of delinquency, with emphasis on behavior patterns, self-conceptions, and societal types. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or SOC 170.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of selected issues in the study of criminal behavior, depending on the interests of faculty and students. Since the subject matter varies from semester to semester, the course may be taken for credit more than one time. Prerequisites: SOC 170 and SOC 271.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of selected issues in the study of crime control, depending on the interests of faculty and students. Since the subject matter varies from semester to semester, the course may be taken for credit more than one time. Prerequisites: SOC 170 and at least sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
A social-historical analysis of the impact of race and ethnicity on the distribution of power, opportunity, and privilege in a social structure. Major theoretical perspectives on racial and ethnic prejudice and discrimination will be examined along with the diverse patterns of interracial and interethnic contact, which develop in different societies. The course will also focus on the politics of minority status, studying the growth and development of social movements that have challenged the legitimacy of racial and ethnic stratification. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will be an analysis of the structural and institutional aspects of society that affect older persons. Issues such as ageism, organizational support systems, and power will be studied. Focus will be on values as they are manifested toward aging and the elderly, both domestically and cross-culturally. Prerequisite: SOC 110.
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4.00 Credits
This course represents the capstone course for sociology majors. Under faculty supervision, students are required to work eight hours a week in a chosen agency or organization in the local community. I n a weekly seminar, students are encouraged to apply theories and concepts previously learned in the major to their observations in the field and to produce a final sociological writing project. Prerequisites: Senior sociology major and SOC 242. (Writing intensive course)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for qualified students in the Certificate in Applied Social Research program to explore their career interests and skills as an integral part of their educational process. Students volunteer eight hours each week in a community research agency or organization, or the Center for Social Research. Under faculty supervision, students complete a reading assignment and writing project to integrate the practical experiences into their education program. This internship is reserved for students enrolled in the Applied Research program. Prerequisites: SOC 242 and SOC 343, or their equivalents; or permission of instructor.
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