SOCIOL 318      Sociology Of The Aging Woman
An exploration of the intersection of gender and aging issues with special attention to cultural images of women, the development of self-concept and identity in mid-life and beyond, caring roles in the family, work and retirement, and health and mental health issues. These issues are examined within the context of social class, race, and ethnicity. Implications for community programs and social policy are considered.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 319      Theoretical Criminology
A comprehensive examination of the major criminological theories, their philosophical assumptions, and the sociohistorical context in which they were articulated. Also offered as CJC 319.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 320      Social Deviance
The dominant sociological perspectives on deviance will be discussed with special attention given to the processes that define behavior and persons as deviant and the impact of such definitions on social relationships and identity.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 322      Race And Ethnic Relations
The nature, origin and dynamics of ethnic and race relations in the U. S. and other societies. Specific attention will be given to the historical and contemporary contexts of prejudice discrimination and confrontation. Also offered as ANTHRO 322. Offered: Fall/Winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 324      Diversity And You
This course will examine diversity from the perspectives of race, ethnicity, class and gender. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of racism, classism and sexism on interpersonal relationships and strategies to encourage diversity in schools, neighborhoods, and the work place. Students may also enroll in ""directed research"" in conjunction with his course.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 327      Us Government's Indian Policies: Practices Of A Colonizing Nation
This class will convey information about the implementation of US government policies toward American Indians and how each of the policies, from treaty making, establishing reservations, removing, confronting tribes militarily, and abolishing reservations through allotment resulted in consequences detrimental to tribal welfare. The colonization process created ramifications and consequences that Indian people contend with to this day. This class will provide a historical overview of the consequences associated with political, social, and economic processes that divested Indian people of control over their lives and land they originally lived on. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 327.
Credits: 1 hours
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SOCIOL 328      Body and Society
Body and Society is an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to the study of the body as the subject and object of social processes. Interdisciplinary approaches to topics such as meaning, ritual, performance, and practice will provide a framework for classical as well as contemporary explorations of bodily representation and experiences across a variety of cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 329      The Imagery Of The American Indian In Film
This course will trace the imagery of the American Indian used by film makers through the years and how this has played a role in reinforcing certain inaccurate perceptions of American Indian cultural, social, and economic life. The course examines the sociological implications created by persistently showing misrepresented images of American Indians. The goal is to measure and compare the reality of American Indian life (values , Traditions, and beliefs) with the images created by film makers from the early years of the 20th century to the present. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 325.
Credits: 1 hours
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SOCIOL 331      Urban Anthropology
A course designed to apply anthropological methods to the study of various urban environments. The approach to the subject is comparative, seeking to spell out those features of the urban setting which vary from culture to culture as well as those which are common to all. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 331. Offered: Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 332      Sociology Of Political Life
The concept of power, community power structure and decision making. The social basis of liberal democracy; consensus and legitimacy; political stability and instability. Power and politics in a mass society; elites and masses; democracy and oligarchy; alienation; bureaucracy; pluralism and totalitarianism. Ideology and social movements.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 335R      Introduction To Social Work: Principles And Practice
An introductory course to social work, its history and current role in the delivery of social welfare services. Designed to give the student insight into the body of knowledge, theory, values, principles, and techniques of the social work process. Investigation into the varieties of practice methods, i.e., casework, group work, community organization, and the present trend toward the generic approach. Fall/winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 336      Society And Community Service
This course explores the history and increasing importance of the non-profit sector and volunteerism. Applying theoretical approaches from development and communivty organizing, the course analyzes the uses of volunteerism and NGOs nationally and internationally. Students' understanding will be enhanced through the inclusion of applied methods needed to manage a non-profit organization and by serving in an internship in a local non-profit during the semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 337      Community Development In Urban America
The focus in this course is on experiential learning in which the student participates in several urban community development projects that allow for learning about collaboratives, networking, problem-solving, and requisite skills to successfully manage a project. Principles of community development are presented to give the student background for understanding the projects visited.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 339      American Indian Leaders: Past And Present
This course will examine the definition of leadership as it relates to American Indian issues. Consideration will be given to the nuances of leadership by examining the social, cultural economic, and political situations that gave cause for particular individuals to assume roles of Indian ranks with those practiced by non-indian leaders. It will trace the evolving nature of leadership within tribal nations and American Indian communitites from past to present, as well as looking at Indian leadership roles in time of war and peace. Lives of the major characters of American Indian historical record will be reviewed, such as Geronimo, Crazy horse, Sitting Bull, Osceola, Tecumseh, Pontic, Black Hawk, Quannah Parker, and Captain Jack. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 326.
Credits: 1 hours
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SOCIOL 340R      Social Change
Examines the key dimensions that bring about change in societies, including revolutions and evolutionary processes. Attention is given to the global context of social change, as well as the role of social actors and social movements. Crosslisted with (ANTH 340R or SOC 340R).
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 341R      The Anthropology Of Economic Institutions
Examines in a comparative perspective the social, cultural and political framework of economic activities. Emphasis is placed on socioeconomic systems and the contradictions they generate. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 341R.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 347      The American Indian Image: Stereotype Vs. Reality
This class will take a historical, sociological, and cultural approach to review how society at large views American Indians. The course will trace the origin and continued use of American Indian stereotyped views, and assess the sociological and psychological complications that result when judging Indians solely on stereotyped imagery. The course will review the histrical content of American Indian life as portrayed in early plays, films, and newspaper accounts and compare these stereotyped images with the reality of American Indian life by providing a depiction of a series of historical events that will offer a more balanced and accurate consideration for American Indian life past and present. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 327.
Credits: 1 hours
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SOCIOL 348      Latin American Immigrants & Refugees in the U.S.
The course is an introduction to the study of the culture and societies of U.S. citizens and immigrants of Latin American heritage living in the U.S. The course emphasizes recent anthropological as well as historical and cultural studies. Topics covered:ethnohistory, and cultural diffusion over successive generations.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 351      Gender, Work And Social Change
This course examines the role of gendered work and consumption in global social change. Drawing from sociological perspectives on gender and work, this course foregrounds a global comparative analysis of societal development and working contexts, including tourism employment, sex work, domestic work, and agricultural, garment, and informatics production. Academic-service learning constitutes a primary course assignment. Offered: Winter
Credits: 3 hours
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SOCIOL 361      Social Theory
A survey of the major orientations in social theory, their historical development, and contemporary issues and controversies in social theory. Prerequisite: 3 hours in social science.
Credits: 3 hours
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