2013 Summer Courses
SOCIOLOGY
SUMMER SESSION I
MONDAY, MAY 20- FRIDAY, JUNE 28
SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (10252)
Kural
Online
An introduction to the sociological perspective and the fundamental theories, methods and concepts of sociology. Topics include the study of culture, norms, status, patterns of social interaction and behavior, social institutions, social inequality, and social change.
SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (11671)
Rabii
Online
An introduction to the sociological perspective and the fundamental theories, methods and concepts of sociology. Topics include the study of culture, norms, status, patterns of social interaction and behavior, social institutions, social inequality, and social change.
SOC 211 SOCIOLOGY OF DIVERSITY (11963)
MacNamara
Monday /Wednesday 6:30-9:40 PM
A sociological introduction to diversity in American society. The bases and social implications of difference will be explored, with particular reference to issues of race, ethnicity, religion, class, and gender.
SOC 293 SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS (10066)
Hall
MTWRF 11:20-12:35PM
Examines content analysis, unobtrusive measures, participant observation, surveys, field experiments, the relationship of methods to social theory development, ethical implications of the methods, and the use of research findings for designing social programs.
SOC 307 CRIMINOLOGY (12376)
Graham
MTWRF 11:20-12:35 PM
Introduction to the sociological study of crime and criminality, with a focus on the main theories of why individuals commit crimes.
SOC 313 SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY (10455)
Blair
MTWRF 11:20-12:35 PM
Examines the family in terms of its internal structure and its relationships with major social institutions. The analysis is generally cross-cultural, specifically emphasizing the American family.
SOC 314 SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER (10929)
Blair
MTWRF 9:40-10:55 AM
The historical, social, and cultural construction of gender, focusing on the ways that femininities and masculinities are constructed from infancy through adulthood in the United States. Includes how gender shapes - and is shaped by - major social institutions such as media, sports, and work, as well as other characteristics such as social class, race/ethnicity, and sexuality.
SOC 321 RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS (11954)
Moore
TR 6:30-9:40 PM
Explores intergroup relations in the United States among racial, religious, nationality groups. Considers factors in the development of intergroup hostility, acculturation, assimilation, and pluralism.
SOC 322 MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY (12377)
Glann
MTWRF 9:40-10:55 AM
Examines social epidemiology, including the influence of social conditions on health status, and the effect of social milieu on the appearance of chronic degenerative disease and mental disorders.
SOC 496 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Typically conducted in a community agency, government office, or private setting. Gives students the opportunity to observe and participate in a variety of work experiences related to sociology. Open to sociology majors with junior or senior class standing only.
SOCIOLOGY
SUMMER SESSION III
MONDAY, JULY 1 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (10086)
Silla
Online
An introduction to the sociological perspective and the fundamental theories, methods and concepts of sociology. Topics include the study of culture, norms, status, patterns of social interaction and behavior, social institutions, social inequality, and social change.
SOC 211 SOCIOLOGY OF DIVERSITY (10931)
Kappel
MTWRF 11:20-12:35 PM
A sociological introduction to diversity in American society. The bases and social implications of difference will be explored, with particular reference to issues of race, ethnicity, religion, class, and gender.
SOC 294 BASIC STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES (10190)
Perry
MTWRF 9:40-10:55 AM
Provides a foundation in the mathematics underlying statistical techniques for interpreting quantitative social data.
SOC 338 SOCIOLOGY OF SEXUALITY (12378)
Duckworth
MTWRF 11:20-12:35 PM
An overview of current theoretical and empirical approaches to the sociological study of sexuality. Sexuality is discussed at both the micro-level, including sexual practices and sexual identities of individuals, and at the macro-level, with a focus on how sexuality is shaped within institutions and by the historical context.
SOC 349 CLASSICAL SOC THEORY (10898)
Durlak
MTWRF 11:20-12:35 PM
Explores the development of sociological theory and the forerunners of sociological thought, including contributions of Saint-Simon and Comte, Spencer, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and others.
SOC 405 SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE (12379)
Lancaster
MTWRF 9:40-10:55 AM
Explores deviant behavior, and studies the sociological determinants of crime and delinquency, mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction.
SOC 496 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Typically conducted in a community agency, government office, or private setting. Gives students the opportunity to observe and participate in a variety of work experiences related to sociology. Open to sociology majors with junior or senior class standing only.
