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101 Foundations of Society: Introduction to Sociological Analysis
Fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. Culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social control, institutions, population and social change.
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207 Crime and Justice in a Post-Modern Society
Prevalence and distribution of crime, theories of crime, forms of criminal behavior, overview of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101.
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211 Sociological Research Methods and Data Analysis
Introduction to the major methods of conducting sociological research with a primary emphasis on quantitative data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or Anthropology 101 and Math 119 with a grade of C- or better.
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216 Social Inequalities
Examination of how class, race and gender structure everyday life experiences and social institutions.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101.
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221 Sociological Theory
History of sociological thought; major theoretical perspectives, both classical and contemporary.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or Anthropology 101.
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230 Introduction to Africa: The Sociology of Africa
(See International Studies 230.)
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255 Sport in Society
Foundation for critical understanding and appreciation for centrality and importance of sport in contemporary society.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101
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279 Selected Topics in Sociology
Various topics in the field of sociology. Course may be repeated for credit if topics are different.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101
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302 Social Movements
Examination of various types of social movements and theoretical perspectives that explain them. Includes movement origins, structure and organization, goals and strategies, how movements change, and how they affect the larger society. Analysis of social, economic and political contexts in which movements develop.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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303 Sociology of Families
Family as a social institution; historical, social class, ethnic, racial, economic contexts and variations. Intersection with religious, state and educational institutions.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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305 Conformity, Deviance and Institutions of Social Control
Informal and formal pressures to conform to, as well as deviate from, societal norms; social control institutions.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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309 Social Problems
Personal-social disorganization and maladjustment: physical and mental handicaps, economic inadequacies and programs and methods of social treatment and control.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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311 Juvenile Delinquency
Meaning of juvenile delinquency; measurement, prevalence and distribution of juvenile delinquency; theories of delinquency; police actions; court actions; and juvenile institutions.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101.
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313 Field Investigation of the Juvenile and Adult Criminal Justice Systems
Steps in adult and juvenile criminal justice processes from arrest through court procedures, incarceration. Innovative rehabilitative treatments. Students participate in series of field experiences. Readings from sociological literature. (Offered in Summer only.)
Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or permission of instructor.
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316 Race and Ethnicity in America
Native peoples; immigration and settlement of U.S.; racial and ethnic groups; prejudice and discrimination; race relations in a racially and culturally diverse society.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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319 Social Constructions of Gender and Sexuality
Gender and Sexuality as social institutions, biological factors, social contexts of gender and sexuality, socialization, relationships, work, changes and possibilities.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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320 Sociology of Religion
Religion and society; social nature of religious phenomena; interaction of religious beliefs and practices with secular societies; interplay of religion and politics in American experience; social functions of mainstream religion; emergence of new religious movements.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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324 Law and Society
Variations within and between legal systems, social nature of the legal system, the legal profession and sociological issues within civil and criminal law.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101.
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326-327 Directed Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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329 Education and Society
The school as system; changing organizational forms; public and private education; functions in society; key problem areas are gender, social class, ethnic cultural background effects.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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330 Work and Society
Examines structure and role of work in American life. Topics include: career choices; occupational socialization and commitment; culture and organization of the workplace; processes of social stratification and issues of gender, race and age discrimination in the workplace; organization of professional occupations; larger social forces that shape the world of work; the changing nature of work; and intersection of work with other areas of one's life.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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332 Selected Topics in Ethnic Studies
Explores in-depth topics in field of ethnic studies. Possible topics include: Latino Studies, Asian-American Studies, African-American Studies, migration issues, social adaptation and integration, and issues of racism and segregation. Focus may be on the American experience on ethnic issues in their regional or global dimensions.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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345 Society, Economy and Nature: Global Perspectives on Sustainable Development
(See Geography 345. Same as Environmental Studies 345. )
Prerequisite: Geography 210 or Environmental Studies 201 or Sociology 101.
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355 Sport in Society
Foundation for critical understanding of and appreciation for centrality and importance of sport in contemporary society.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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379 Selected Topics
Various topics in the field of sociology. Course may be repeated for credit if topics are different.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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388 Individual Internship
Supervised independent field work. No more than 6 hours of internship in any one department and 12 hours of internship overall may be counted towards required degree hours.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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389 Research Practicum
For junior- or senior-level majors. Work closely with professor on research project: design, data collection, data analysis.
Prerequisite: Sociology 211 or 221 with a grade of C or better.
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401 Capstone Experience
Senior capstone experience to complete sociology major.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and Sociology 211 and 221 with a grade of C or better.
Anthropology Courses
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101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Evolution of culture from hunting/gathering bands to modern industrial states. Cross-cultural perspective on social structure, religion, economy and politics.
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211 Introduction to Ethnographic Field Methods
Introduction to the methods of constructing and analyzing ethnographic materials using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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279 Selected Topics in Anthropology
Various topics in the field of anthropology. May be repeated for credit if topics are different.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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290 Theoretical Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
History of cultural and social anthropological thought, major theoretical perspectives and contemporary issues as to how humans construct their social worlds.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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300 Sexuality and Gender Across Cultures
Theoretical and ethnographic examination of masculinity and femininity within various worldwide cultures.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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301 Dependency and Development: An Introduction to the Third World
(See International Studies 301.)
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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304 Ritual, Witchcraft & Divination
Role of religion in tribal, peasant and industrial cultures, including myth, ritual, symbolism and relation of religion to social structure.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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307 Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
Historical development, culture, relations with governments and international organizations, and current issues of indigenous peoples throughout the Americas, including the U.S.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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308 Latin America: An Ethnographic Perspective
Anthropological overview of Latin American cultures and subcultures, including close studies of particular pre-Columbian civilizations, contemporary tribal peoples, peasants and urbanites.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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310 Tribe, Nation, World: The Anthropology of Globalization
(See International Studies 310.)
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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336 Politics, Power and Ritual
Power, authority, and conflict in cross cultural perspective. Theoretical and ethnographic examination of themes in political and legal anthropology.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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338 Africa: Cultural Change in a Post-Colonial Setting
Theoretical and ethnographic examination of history, economics, kinship, religion and gender in various pre-and post-colonial African contexts.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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339 Pacific Island Cultures and Ethnographies
Theoretical and ethnographic examination of history, economics, kinship, religion and gender in various pre-and post-colonial contexts in Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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340 Southeast Asia: Cultural Representations
Theoretical and ethnographic examination of Orientalism through classic and contemporary representations of Southeast Asia and its peoples.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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379 Selected Topics
Various topics in the field of anthropology, such as sex and gender in the Middle East. May be repeated for credit if topics differ.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101.
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388 Individual Internship
Supervised independent field work. No more than 1.5 units of internship in any one department and 3.5 units of internship overall may be counted towards required degree units.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101 and permission of instructor.
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400 Senior Thesis Proposal Seminar
Preparation course for senior thesis in which students conduct research, write annotated bibliography, write proposal and submit proposal to Institutional Review Board for the senior capstone thesis in the spring.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 211 and Anthropology 221 with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
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401 Capstone Seminar
Preparation of senior thesis to complete anthropology major.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 400.
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426-427 Directed Independent Study
Prerequisite: Anthropology 211 and Anthropology 221 with a grade of C or better.
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489 Research Practicum
Work closely with professor on research project, including design, data collection, data analysis and dissemination of results.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 211 and Anthropology 221 with a grade of C or better.