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SOCI 218 - Chinese Society and Culture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or consent of instructor
This course provides a general introduction to Chinese society and culture. It examines the structure of Chinese society and the characteristics of Chinese culture. The course pays particular attention to China’s economic reform and its social and political consequences. Topics covered include Confucianism, Chinese martial arts, free market within a communist regime, China’s political future, changing Sino-U.S. relations, and growing prosperity and inequality in China. (CGCL; CSOC)
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SOCI 219 - Population and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or consent of instructor
This course describes the mutual influence of demography and social structure. Trends in population growth and their effect on industrialization and urbanization will be covered in the context of developed and Third World nations. Offered alternate years. (CSOC; CWRT)
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SOCI 220 - The Developing World (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or consent of instructor
This course introduces the sociological aspects of comparative international development and the role of the developed world in that process. The course will address issues such as industrialization, urbanization, education, globalization, population growth, environmentalism, class structures, political structures, and contrasting development models. (CGCL; CMCL; CSOC)
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SOCI 222 - African World Perspectives (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or SOCI 104 or consent of instructor
This course will examine some of the key events in African history from European colonialism to present including continental colonialism; apartheid in South Africa; the HIV/AIDS epidemic; war, conflict, and genocide; the impacts of globalization and political economy; social outcomes such as child labor, access to education, women’s rights, and infrastructural poverty; and people’s movements for social change and social justice. (CGCL; CMCL; CSOC)
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SOCI 227 - Deviance and Social Control (3 credits) Cross Listed with CRJU 227
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or CRJU 201 or consent of instructor
This course examines deviant acts with an eye toward understanding social order and change. Topics covered include the types and causes of deviance, the social conditions and elements of deviant acts, and the effects of deviance and mechanisms for prevention, punishing and rehabilitating deviant individuals and groups. Offered every semester. (Formerly SOCI/CRJU 327)
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SOCI 228 - Criminology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or consent of instructor
This course will be concerned with theories of crime causation, and perspectives on administration, treatment, prevention and prediction. Consideration will be given to the influence of social class and other factors in criminal behavior. (Formerly SOCI 328)
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SOCI 230 - Art and American Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or consent of instructor
This course will provide a sociological perspective on the arts in America. It will explore the social interactions, actors, and institutions of artistic production and consumption; the societal context of traditional and nontraditional art forms; and the intersection of race, class, and gender within the art world. (CSOC; CSPI)
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SOCI 232 - Understanding Japanese Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or consent of instructor
This course introduces students to Japanese society and culture. By focusing on central aspects of the Japanese cultural heritage, the course provides a solid foundation for understanding key features of contemporary Japanese culture and social structure. Among the topics covered are class and stratification, work and labor, gender stratification, the family, diversity and discrimination, food culture, popular culture, education, and the political system. The course also examines the regional and global roles of Japan. (CGCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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SOCI 238 - Game Theory and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or consent of instructor
This course will use game theory to examine social interaction. Game theory as a tool of analysis offers powerful insights into how people, groups and societies make decisions. Situations discussed may include conflicts within family relationships, legal problems and disputes between different cultures. The concepts and methods of game theory also emphasize ways to restructure institutions to encourage mutually advantageous outcomes. Offered fall semester. (Formerly SOCI 338) (CQUR; CSOC)
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SOCI 255 - Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits) Cross Listed with CRJU 255
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or CRJU 201 or consent of instructor
Analysis of the nature and types of juvenile behavior that violates law; the mechanisms of defining such behavior as delinquent; and the relationship between delinquency and the social situations of juvenile offenders. (Formerly SOCI/CRJU 355)
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SOCI 265 - Sociology Study Tour (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and application through the International Programs Office
This course will offer students a first-hand, supervised, cross-cultural travel and study experience from a sociological perspective. Students will participate in lectures, site visits, research and other academic experiences. Pre-departure and while traveling, students will learn about local society and culture, both current and historical, and have the opportunity to study and experience arts, religious traditions, political organizations, economy, sustainability, folklore and family life. This course may be taken twice for credit for travel to different destinations.
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SOCI 280 - Genocide and Political Violence (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or SOCI 104 or consent of instructor
This course explores the perplexing and disturbing reality of widespread genocide and political violence throughout the world, particularly during the course of the 20th century and into the new millennium. We will explore the causes of genocide, what constitutes genocide, how genocide is rationalized and allowed to continue and what ends genocide. Case studies covered may include the Holocaust, Armenia, Rwanda, Burma, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, East Timor, Chiapas, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Sudan, Bangladesh, Tibet and Congo. Offered spring semester.
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SOCI 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allow honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Colloquia meet once per week for 50 minutes. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Offered fall semester.
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SOCI 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allow honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Colloquia meet once per week for 50 minutes. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Offered spring semester.
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SOCI 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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SOCI 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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SOCI 300 - Seminar: Social Theory (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and ENGL 102; or consent of instructor; restricted to majors and minors in sociology
This course addresses the history of social theory and selected topics in modern social theories, analysis of alternative conceptual approaches and their methodological requirements. Offered either semester. (Formerly SOCI 290 and SOCI 400) (CWRM)
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SOCI 305 - Sociology of Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course examines schools as social organizations, the culture of schools, the relationships between education and social stratification and the sociology of educational reform. All levels of education are considered, from kindergarten through higher education. Offered fall semester.
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SOCI 307 - Medical Sociology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
Concepts of health, illness, disease, and health care analyzed from the perspectives of patient (client), practitioner and relevant third parties. Medicine will be analyzed as a social system, with attention to factors in the physical and sociocultural environment and case materials will be drawn from non-Western as well as Western societies. Offered alternate years, fall semester.
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SOCI 310 - Women and Crime (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or CRJU 201; or consent of instructor
This course examines women and crime from sociological and criminological perspectives. The course will cover a wide variety of topics related to women and crime, including crimes against women, crimes perpetrated by women, women in prison and women as criminal justice system officials. The course will closely examine violent crimes against women including rape, murder and battering. It will also focus on battered women who kill their attackers. Other important topics include feminist criticisms of mainstream criminology and the emergence of feminist theories in criminology.
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SOCI 312 - Discrimination and Prejudice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course is a study of the relationship between majority and minority groups in America, with attention to the domination of categories of people on the basis of their race, sex, age, ethnicity and/or religion. Theories and data will be presented concerning the development, maintenance and operation of discrimination and prejudice and the relationship between them.
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SOCI 315 - Race and Ethnicity in America (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course explores debates on diversity within the U.S. by taking a sociological perspective on the experiences of various racially and ethnically defined groups and on the relations among those groups. Drawing on a sociological approach to immigration, race and ethnicity, stratification and conflict, the course focuses on the role of power, privilege and access to resources in the social construction of race and ethnicity. The course will also examine important policy debates, including those over Affirmative Action, poverty, crime and criminal justice; inequality and health education and social mobility; and policy questions related to inequality and poverty. (CSOC; CWRT)
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SOCI 316 - Social Movements (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
Many societies have been shaped by and continue to be affected by a politically diverse array of social movements. In the United States, social movements focusing on temperance, abolition, labor, civil rights, women’s rights, fundamentalism and environmental issues have played major roles. This course provides an overview of social movements and their effects on cultures, societies and individuals. Topics covered include the structures and stages of social movements, and theories of the emergence of social movements.
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SOCI 322 - Sociology of Childhood (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course recognizes and examines childhood as a social construction that differs within various historical. economic, social and cultural contexts. Topics covered will include socialization; peer culture; the institutionalization of childhood; the racial, cultural, economic and gender dimensions of childhood; and the emergence of adolescence. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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SOCI 323 - Sociology of Adolescence (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course provides a critical examination of adolescence in North American societies, focusing on the causes and consequences of the lengthened period in which the transition to adulthood occurs. It provides a brief history of adolescence research identifying a select set of topics, themes and research problems that guide current research on adolescence and youth. These themes include, but are not limited to, peer group relations, biological influences on adolescence, employment experiences, increased autonomy, racial and gender differences, youth culture, dating patterns, family and education. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship of adolescents’ social roles to processes of social change and stability. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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SOCI 329 - Public Opinion and Mass Media (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
Principles of mass communication and public opinion will be discussed from the point of view of the source of a message, the message itself, the audience, the channel through which the message proceeds and the effect of the message.
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SOCI 330 - Women’s Roles: Sociology of Sex and Gender (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
An analytical study of the relation of sex to power and influence in society. Differentiation in sex roles as affected by the economy and reinforced by other institutions. New alternatives for women.
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SOCI 332 - Sociology of Organizations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
Analysis of the emergence, structure, function, culture and social significance of complex organizations. Emphasis will be placed upon the results of research in hospitals, schools, prisons and military and industrial organizations. Attention will be given to informal associations and organizational change. Offered spring semester.
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SOCI 334 - White Collar Crime (3 credits) Cross Listed with CRJU 334
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or CRJU 201; or consent of instructor
Broadening the definition of crime, this course will study behavioral systems involved in the commission of white collar crimes in complex structures such as government bureaucracies, multi-national corporations and underground systems. The modern institutional factors – political and social – permitting or restricting the commission of such crimes will be investigated. Specifically, the performance of the criminal justice system will be examined.
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SOCI 340 - Sociology of Politics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
A study of the state, political practices, power and theories in the field. The emphasis is on the sociological conditions under which the above phenomena evolve.
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SOCI 341 - Globalization, Political Economy and Social Change (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course examines debate surrounding globalization and development through the multiple lenses of theory, public debate, public policy and research. Comparative and international development will be analyzed, with an in-depth look at transnational corporations, modern technology, and powerful international macro-governing and macro-lending organizations under the modern neo-liberal free trade model. This course examines the meaning of globalization, the impact it has on quality of life throughout the world, and the interplay of the strategies of global, national and local actors including ourselves as members of this course.
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SOCI 343 - Social Structure and Social Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 104 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course examines the role of social actors in creating and recreating social structures, as well as how social actors create social justice movements inside these frameworks. We will examine the role of sociology and sociologists in creating social change, and how the tools of sociology have been applied in both micro and macro movements for social justice. Ultimately, we also will examine our own role as social actors working for social justice inside existing social structures.
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SOCI 351 - Sustainable Cities (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 206 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
A sustainable city is one that does not pollute the environment, that promotes economic development and the fair and equitable distribution of resources for all citizens. This course offers a sociological perspective of whether it is possible to work simultaneously to achieve these goals. Traditionally associated with environmental pollution, poverty and vice, cities throughout the world are beginning to question how to improve their quality of life and make themselves more sustainable. This course will examine the historical development of cities and suburbs, and examine innovative initiatives that have been successful in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing poverty and maximizing profit.
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SOCI 352 - Urban Crime (3 credits) Cross Listed with CRJU 352
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or CRJU 201;or consent of instructor
This course examines urban and neighborhood crime. In addition to surveying theories of urban crime, disorder and unrest, it examines responses to urban crime, including community policing, order maintenance policing, crime prevention through environmental design and programs to ameliorate the deeper causes of crime. The course examines the effects of inequality, racial and ethnic discrimination, substance abuse and gun violence on urban crime. Another topic covered is the drop in urban crime rates during the 1990s. Offered alternate years.
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SOCI 353 - Experiencing World Cities (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 300 or consent of instructor
The world is now urban. From global cities such as New York, Tokyo and London, to large but much poorer cities such as Sao Paolo, Mexico City and Cairo, over half of the world’s population lives in cities. In order to understand cities in a global context, the course covers the processes of globalization especially as they have an impact on cities around the world. Topics covered include the global cities hypothesis, the new inequalities among and within cities, case studies of cities in the new urban global economy, global urban networks and the nature of urban life in rich and poor cities. Offered every other year. (CGCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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SOCI 356 - Urban Disasters, Resilient Cities (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 206 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course focuses on urban vulnerability and resilience to disasters. We will examine why certain cities are more vulnerable than others and why disasters have more serious consequences for some groups than for others. In addition to examining the causes and consequences of urban disasters, the course will look at how cities recover from disasters and what factors help them to become “resilient cities.“ We will also look at social and policy aspects of natural and man-made urban disasters. Another focus of the course will be on the relationships between urban disasters and urban sustainability. The course will examine case studies of global urban disasters.
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SOCI 360 - Feminist Theory in Sociology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course introduces students to feminist theory in sociology and social science. It also covers the history of women in social theory as well as historical and contemporary contributions by women theorists. Feminist theories of human behavior and social life will be analyzed and compared to other theories. (CMCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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SOCI 380 - Qualitative Methods and Urban Ethnography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course introduces students to qualitative research methods in social research. The course will consider the historical and theoretical background to qualitative methods, the principles of qualitative methods, as well as particular methods including participant observation, qualitative interviews, and the use of documents. Ethical issues, selection strategies and gaining access will also be addressed. Offered either semester.
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SOCI 390 - Seminar: Research Methods in Sociology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 300 and one other sociology course; or consent of instructor
This course addresses the application of scientific methods to the analysis of social phenomena, methodological orientation in sociological research procedures and the nature of sociological variables. The course is designed for majors in sociology, criminal justice or behavioral sciences. Offered either semester. (Formerly SOCI 402)
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SOCI 391 - Seminar: Social Data Analysis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 390 or consent of instructor
This course introduces students to quantitative data analysis. The course focuses on the major statistical techniques used in sociology and will emphasize data analysis in the context of substantive research problems. Topics covered include data analysis packages, choosing appropriate statistics, interpreting statistical results and presenting research findings. Offered either semester. (Formerly SOCI 403) (CQUR; CSOC)
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SOCI 399 - Special Topics in Sociology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
Various special topics of current interest in sociology will be offered from time to time. Topics will be announced prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit for different topics.
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SOCI 410 - Sociology of Urban Planning and Policy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 206 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course examines urban and regional planning and policy from a sociological perspective. Large-scale social forces such as uneven urban development, urban sprawl, the decentralization of metropolitan areas and deindustrialization have produced changes in various dimensions of urban life, including housing, transportation, land use, urban renewal and neighborhood life. This course examines those social forces and changes to understand the rise of urban problems and how urban and regional planning and policy can help develop more livable cities and metropolitan regions. The course introduces students to the policies, issues, processes and tools of planning within the context of the history, sociology and theory of planning and regional change. In examining the social forces and structural constraints within which planning operates, the course emphasizes the importance of inequalities of race, ethnicity, class and gender. Although the course will examine planning broadly, it will at times focus on Southeastern Massachusetts. Offered every other year.
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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.
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SOCI 485 - Honors Thesis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and senior status
This course is open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students. One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending on the scope of the project. The Departmental Honors Committee will determine if the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with Honors. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits.
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SOCI 496 - Senior Seminar: Critical Issues in Sociology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 390 or consent of instructor
This course serves as a capstone course that explores critical issues in the discipline. The purpose of this course is to integrate sociological knowledge, theory and methods, and relate them to a concentrated study of a selected substantive area in sociology. Through the application of a sociological imagination, students are asked to evaluate the analyses of groups, institutions and social structures performed by members of the discipline. The final objectives are to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline and organize their knowledge in ways that are commensurate with professional standards. This course is designed for graduating seniors.
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SOCI 497 - Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 390 and consent of instructor
Under the direction of the instructor, students will conduct social research. The topic will be announced before registration. Students will write reports of findings as for publication and/or conference presentation.
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SOCI 498 - Internship in Sociology (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: A cumulative GPA of 2.5; consent of the department; formal application required
The internship provides an opportunity for senior sociology majors to gain practical expertise in the field by participating in an off-campus work study experience that complements their academic preparation. In addition to working in their internship setting, students will meet regularly with a faculty supervisor. Students may work in an appropriate local, state or federal agency or private organization. Only three credits of internship may count toward the major in sociology. No more than six hours of any combination of SOCI 498 and SOCI 499 may be counted toward the first 30 hours of the sociology requirements for a major. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Offered either semester.
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SOCI 499 - Directed Study in Sociology (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. No more than six hours of any combination of SOCI 498 and SOCI 499 may be counted toward the first 30 hours of the sociology requirements for a major. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Offered either semester.
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SOCI 565 - Sociology Study Tour (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and application through the International Programs Office
This course will offer students a first-hand, supervised, cross-cultural travel and study experience from a sociological perspective. Students will participate in lectures, site visits, research and other academic experiences. Pre-departure and while traveling, students will learn about local society and culture, both current and historical, and have the opportunity to study and experience arts, religious traditions, political organizations, economy, sustainability, folklore and family life. This course may be taken twice for credit for travel to different study tour sites.
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SOCI 326 - Social Gerontology – Sociology of Aging (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course will focus on aging in America as a social problem. Topics covered will include reasons for the view of aging as a problem, the impact of aging on individuals and society, sociological theories of aging and proposed ways of alleviating or eliminating aging as a problem.
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SOCI 339 - Violence, Guns and Society (3 credits) Cross Listed with CRJU 339
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or CRJU 201; or consent of instructor
This course focuses on guns and lethal violence in society. Drawing on both criminal justice and sociological theory and research it examines the causes and consequences of lethal violence with special attention to the role of firearms. Topics covered include the definitions and causes of violence, the extent to which guns intensify violence, guns and lethal violence, in comparative perspective, the American gun culture, the Second Amendment, the politics of gun control, the legal regulation of guns, the relationships between gun prevalence and gun violence, and the costs of gun violence. Offered fall semester.
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SOCI 342 - Comparative Sociology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course explores different varieties of human behavior, beliefs, values, and social structure in different societies. The diversity shows that people are shaped by the social context around them, and social rationalization is based on culture and tradition. Social institutions and policies in the United States are examined first and then compared to the experiences of selected countries in East Asia (China and Japan) and Europe (primarily Britain, Germany and Sweden). Comparison is used as the explicit means to interpret social formations. Offered yearly.
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SOCI 350 - Sociology of Work
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SOCI 370 - Seminar: Sociological Analysis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or consent of instructor
This course provides students with research opportunities, helps them to develop theoretical explanations and gives them practice in bringing sociological data to bear on those theoretical explanations. This course is the Writing Intensive in the Major course and acts as a bridge between basic and advanced sociology courses. (CWRM)
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SOCI 501 - Graduate Seminar in Sociological Theory
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SOCI 503 - Directed Study
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SOCI 504 - Graduate Seminar in Sociological Research Methodology
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SOCI 506 - Theories of Race and Ethnic Relations
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SOCI 508 - Social Stratification in Comparative Perspectives
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SOCI 510 - Urban Community Analysis
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SOCI 514 - Theories of Social Deviance
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SOCI 516 - Sociology of Sex and Gender
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SOCI 518 - Sociology of Aging
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SOCI 528 - Seminar: Sociology of Education
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SOCI 580 - Special Topics in Social Research Techniques
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LASP 101 - Elementary Spanish I (3 credits)
An introduction to elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. Note: See the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” in the “Foreign Languages” section of this catalog. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LASP 102 - Elementary Spanish II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 101; or see the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” in the “Foreign Languages” section of this catalog
The further study of elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LASP 151 - Intermediate Spanish I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 102
A review of Spanish grammar with emphasis given to reading, writing, listening and speaking; systematic laboratory practice; an introduction to aspects of Hispanic culture. Conducted in Spanish. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LASP 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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LASP 200 - Intermediate Spanish II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 151
This is a second semester intermediate Spanish course that continues to acquaint students with the complexities of the Spanish language and culture. Communication in the classroom is purposeful and goes beyond just “practicing” the language. The course is designed to improve both oral and written expression in Spanish. This course is conducted in Spanish. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LASP 230 - Contemporary Latin American Short Story in Translation (3 credits)
The course offers readings and discussion of the 20th-century short stories with primary focus on major literary trends and representative male/female authors. The course considers the thematic issues and narrative features that characterize works belonging to Fantastic Literature, Magical Realism, the Boom and Post-Boom and places them within an historical/cultural context. The study includes such authors as Jorge Luis Borges, Juan Rulfo, Garcia Márquez, Rosario Ferré and Isabel Allende. Not applicable toward the Spanish major or minor. (CGCL; CHUM; CMCL)
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LASP 252 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 151 or consent of instructor
The student is introduced to the reading, analysis, and discussion of semi-edited modern literary and cultural texts from Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean. The emphasis is on the development of reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 253 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 200 or consent of instructor
This course serves as an introduction to Hispanic linguistics. Various topics, covering both the fundamental areas of linguistics, as well as more specialized ones, will be covered. These entail syntax (the study of the structure of sentences), morphology (the study of the formation of words), phonetics (the study of the making of sounds from a physiological perspective), phonology (the study of the relationship between sounds in a language), historical linguistics (the study of the evolution of the language through time), language acquisition (the study of the processes through which languages are acquired), sociolinguistics (the study of the use of language within a social context) and dialectology (the study of linguistic variation). No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
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LASP 281 - Spanish Conversation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 370 or consent of instructor
Fluent expression in formal and informal speech is stressed in this course. Oral proficiency is improved by the systematic study of the lexicon and speaking styles. Students must complete work in analyzing various media in Spanish. This course is conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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LASP 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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LASP 300 - Spanish Composition (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 370 or consent of instructor
This course is designed to acquaint students with methodology/techniques and strategies of good writing practices. Students develop writing skills utilizing sources from the Spanish-speaking world. Different writing skills and styles are introduced and practiced. Use of a bilingual dictionary is practiced. This course is conducted in Spanish. (Formerly LASP 272) (CWRM)
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LASP 301 - The Golden Age of Spanish Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 252
A study of the poetry, prose and theatre from the second half of the 16th century to the Baroque period. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 310 - Contemporary Latin American Short Story (3 credits)
This course focuses primarily on stories written during the 20th century. The class will study representative texts and analyze their ideological concerns and innovative literary strategies. The class is conducted in Spanish and combines the use of lecture and discussion groups.
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LASP 324 - Spanish Applied Linguistics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 370 or consent of instructor
This is a survey course that will cover theories and topics in first, second and foreign language learning in formal and informal settings. Emphasis will be on second language acquisition (SLA), psycholinguistics and language processing, pedagogy and research methods. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
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LASP 333 - Peer Tutoring in Spanish (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approved application
In this course students will complete the Peer Tutoring program offered through the Academic Achievement Center. They will be assigned to attend a designated class in the Department of Foreign Languages throughout the semester. Working under faculty supervision, students will schedule, prepare and conduct study sessions for students outside of class, consistent with recognized practices, and may assume other responsibilities.
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LASP 350 - Gender, Sexuality and Politics in Hispanic Cinema (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 300 and LASP 370; or consent of instructor
This course will explore Hispanic cinema from such directors as the surrealists Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali to the contemporary work of Pedro Almodóvar, Fina Torres and Tomás Gutiérrez Alea. The study of cinematic techniques will be contextualized with reference to Hollywood, independent and European cinema. Close analysis will shed light on such issues as 1) links between the sexual body and the body politic; 2) constructions of “woman” as monster; 3) post-Francoist countercultural critiques of family and society; 4) cinematic violence as riposte to fascist ideologies; 5) cultural spectacles such as the bullfight, religious procession, and saintly relic; 6) surrealism, magical realism, and gender. Spanish majors and minors will read supplementary material in Spanish; final essays may be written in either language. This course fulfills credit toward the Spanish major and minor and the Women’s and Gender Studies minor. Offered every other year.
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LASP 351 - Cervantes (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 401
A study of the man and his works, with special emphasis on Don Quixote. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 370 - Advanced Spanish Grammar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 200 or consent of instructor
This course provides an in-depth overview of Spanish grammar, including advanced syntax, morphology and lexicon. This course is conducted in Spanish, and it is a requirement for Spanish majors planning on studying abroad. (Formerly LASP 271)
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LASP 371 - Advanced Spanish Conversation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 281
Emphasis is placed in the development of advanced oral discourse skills. Fluency in Spanish is enhanced through interactive role-plays and improvised situations using contemporary idioms. Regional and dialectical speech patterns are introduced. Systematic audio and video tape practice. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 390 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 370
This course provides a comprehensive description of the sound system of Spanish. Special attention is given to the identification of pronunciation problems of non-native speakers, with an emphasis on English pronunciation patterns. Students will be required to study the phonetics terminology and to relate the readings to sample recordings of native speakers. This course is conducted in Spanish. (Formerly LASP 290)
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LASP 391 - Spanish Civilization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 281 or consent of instructor
Readings and discussion of topics related to Spanish civilization through the centuries are treated. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 392 - Spanish-American Civilization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 281 or consent of instructor
Readings and discussions of topics related to South American and Caribbean civilizations from pre-Columbian to modern times are treated. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 400 - Survey of Spanish Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 391 or consent of instructor
The course introduces the student to the principal literary movements from the Middle Ages to the present. Representative authors such as Ruiz, Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Moratin, Espronceda, Perez Galdos, Unamuno, Baroja, Garcia Lorca and Cela are treated. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 401 - Topics in Spanish Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 400 or LASP 402 or consent of instructor
Topics will focus on a particular genre, such as the short story or the theater, with intensive study of selected works from modern writers. Conducted in Spanish. This course may be repeated for different topics.
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LASP 402 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 392 or consent of instructor
Principal literary movements from the colonial times to the present will be introduced. Discussion will include representative works of El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Darío, Rulfo, Garcia Márquez and Fuentes. Conducted in Spanish.
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LASP 403 - Topics in Spanish-American Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 400 or LASP 402 or consent of instructor
Topics will focus on a particular author, theme or genre, such as the short story or the theater, with intensive study of selected works from modern writers. Conducted in Spanish. This course may be repeated for different topics.
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LASP 490 - Seminar in Hispanic Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LASP 400 or LASP 402 or consent of instructor
Topics will be drawn from theme, genre, author and period. Conducted in Spanish. This course may be repeated for credit for different topics. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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LASP 495 - Seminar in Spanish-American Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Honors senior status and consent of the department
This seminar will pursue, in depth, selected topics and authors of the specific literature. To be offered as required to qualified students. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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LASP 110 - Conversational Spanish for Medical Personnel
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LASP 210 - Latin American Poetry in Translation
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LASP 220 - Contemporary Latin American Novel in Translation
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LASP 320 - Latin American Poetry
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LASP 381 - The Middle Ages
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