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SOCI 426 - Urban Enclaves

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 390; or consent of instructor
This course will explore theories of ethnic persistence and change as they pertain to New England’s ethnic and social communities such as Cape Verdeans, Asians, African-Americans, Italians, Jews and homosexuals. Cultural traditions, social institutions and changing beliefs of New England’s ethnic and regional communities will be examined through critical analyses of relevant cultural materials, including sociological data, folklore, oral traditions, celebrations and the media.