Spring 2008 – Undergraduate Courses
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
MELE
MWF, 14:00-14:50, Knox 20
Reg # 067703
Introduction to the fundamental ideas and concepts of sociology; culture; norms; status; role; socialization; stratification; industrialization; urbanization; bureaucratization. LEC
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
BLAIR, M
M, 19:00-21:40, Baldy 108
Reg # 336801
Introduction to the fundamental ideas and concepts of sociology; culture; norms; status; role; socialization; stratification; industrialization; urbanization; bureaucratization. LEC
SOC 206 - Social Problems
THOMAS
R, 19:00-21:40, Baldy 108
Reg # 358114
Social problems and their history; theoretical perspectives in the literature; social problems as related to and distinguished from the concepts of deviance and social disorganization. LEC
SOC 211 - Sociology of Diversity
MOORE
T,R, 15:30-16:50, Knox 4
Reg # 233534
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. LEC
SOC 235 – Sociology of American Jews
GOTTDIENER
T,R, 12:30-13:50, Baldy 110
Reg # 108565
This course is an introduction to the sociology of American Jews. It addresses the social foundations of the Jewish cultural experience, and, specifically, the relationship between the diverse population of Jewish religious adherents in the United States and the larger American society. Particular attention is paid to issues of identity, family, social institutions educational systems, assimilation, accommodation, and community matters. Additionally, the course will move beyond a strictly sociological perspective to present a survey and overview of the issues pertinent to the Jewish experience in America.
SOC 293 - Social Research Methods
KANG
T,R, 15:30-16:50, Capen 201
Reg # 227229
Content analysis; unobtrusive measures; participant observation; surveys; field experiments; relationship of methods to the development of social theory; ethical implication of the methods; use of research findings for designing social programs. LEC
SOC 294 - Basic Statistics for Social Sciences
WAGMILLER
T, 11:00-13:40, Capen 201
Reg # 489156
A foundation in the mathematics underlying statistical techniques for interpreting quantitative social data. LEC
SOC 307 – Criminology
PIKE
W, 19:00-21:40, Baldy 108
Reg # 180483
Explains patterns in the incidence and frequency of crime and delinquency based on criminological theory and research. LEC
SOC 308 - Sociology of the
Life Course
LEE
T,R, 9:30-10:50, Knox 104
Reg # 123871
An introduction to the life course perspective in sociology. Substantive
topics include early-life influences on later-life beliefs and outcomes, intergenerational
relationships, the timing and sequencing of education, marriage, work, and childbearing.
SOC 313 - Sociology of the Family
BLAIR
T,R, 11:00-12:20, Knox 104
Reg # 115202
The family is examined in terms of its internal structure and its relationships with major social institutions. The analysis is generally cross-cultural, with specific emphasis on the American family. LEC
SOC 314 - Sociology of Gender
TRAUTNER
M,W,F, 10:00-10:50, Knox 4
Reg # 181291
Makes visible what has been invisible through much of the history of
sociology, the social process, and social structure of gender relations. LEC
SOC314 - Sociology of Gender
NEFF
T, 19:00-21:40, 107 Talbert
Reg# 070117
Makes visible what has been invisible
through much of the history of sociology, the social process, and social structure
of gender relations. LEC
SOC 315 - Sociology of City Life
ADELMAN
W, 13:00-15:40, Capen 260
Reg # 286639
Cities and metropolitan regions: history, types, institutions, social organizations, ecological structure, and classes; urban problems; city and regional planning. LEC
SOC 321 - Race and Ethnic Relations
ECKLUND
T,R, 14:00-15:20, Knox 4
Reg # 307022
Intergroup relations in the U.S.: racial, religious, nationality groups; factors in the development of intergroup hostility, acculturation, assimilation, pluralism. LEC
SOC 325 - Friendship and Life Course
FARRELL
M,W,F, 13:00-13:50, Alumni 97
Reg # 164483
Examines theories and research on social networks, small group development, and social support. Focus is on friendship across the life course. LEC
SOC 348 - Urban Sociology
ADELMAN
M,W,F, 11:00-11:50, Alumni 97
Reg # 257792
Urban and metropolitan communities and their problems: housing, transportation, urban renewal, race relations, poverty, suburbanization. LEC
SOC 350 - Contemporary Sociological Theory
ARDITI
T,R, 9:30-10:50, Baldy 108
Reg # 264600
Introduction to contemporary sociological theories; historical background and systematic analysis of sociological perspectives, such as functionalism, symbolic interaction, systems approaches, structuralism, contemporary Marxism. LEC
SOC 370 – Political Sociology
STREET
T, 17:00-19:40, Baldy 108
Reg # 052988
SOC 390 - Race, Class, Gender /U. S. Military
MOORE
T,R, 11:00-12:20, Baldy 110
Reg # 147482
This class examines race, class, and gender relations in the United States armed services. The military is studied as a social institution. With the help of sociological concepts, theories, and methods, students analyze both the internal organization and practices of the armed forces and the relationships between the military and other institutions. Additionally, recent Congressional hearings and military policies on race relations, women in combat, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and quality of life issues are among the topics discussed.
SOC 405 - Sociology of Deviance
ST. JEAN
T,R, 14:00-15:20, Fillmore 170
Reg # 009930
Deviant behavior; the sociological determinants of crime and delinquency, mental disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction. LEC
SOC 468 - Special Topics-From
Faraway Shores: Asian American Experiences
KANG
T,R, 14:00-15:20, Park 250
Reg # 045321
Special Topics in sociology determined by faculty interest. Topic titles and content vary from semester to semester. Check with the department for current offerings.
SOC 469 - Special Topics: Violence in a Gendered World
FOX
R, 18:00-20:40, Capen 260
Reg # 494095
Offers feminist analyses of rape, incest, sexual harassment, and sexual assault in a historical con-text as well as in the present. Stud-ies sexual assault as a constant presence in women's daily lives through readings; discussion; and individual projects, films, and speakers. Expects students to take initiative in understanding the issues.
SOC 481 - Ethnic Families
LEE
T,R, 12:30-13:50, Park 250
Reg # 165417
An examination of families in East Asia through the lens of sociological and economic family theory. Students expected to work in groups and individually and to actively participate in class discussions.
SOC 482 - Senior Seminar: Sociology of Law
GRANFIELD
W, 14:00-16:40, Baldy 125
Reg # 422555
SOC 496 - Internship
Internships typically conducted in a community agency, government office, or private setting. Students are given 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. TUT
SOC 497 - Honors Program
A 3.25 GPA in sociology and overall, and completion of 64 credit hours required for eligibility. Permission of the department required to register. TUT
SOC 499 - Independent Study
A program of work agreed upon by the student and a faculty sponsor. A faculty sponsor in the department before registering required. TUT