101 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY Mr.Marti
Introduction to
the scientific study of human social interaction with particular focus on the
mutual influences
between individuals and the groups to which they belong; the basic theories,
concepts and techniques used
by sociologists in their research. Not open to seniors. (Fall and Spring)
202 (301) SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Analysis of contemporary
social issues and problems in American society. Sociological concepts and theories
concerning the distribution of power, economic and racial inequality, the victims
of crime and violence, and
the future implications of resource scarcity. Sociology 301 requires more intensive
study, a 30-hour service
component, and permission of the instructor.
205 ETHNIC RELATIONS Mr. Marti
(Cross-listed Anthropology
205). Comparative and historical study of social processes related to racial
and
ethnic differences in modern complex societies. Readings in theoretical and
descriptive literature, focusing
on issues of unequal distribution of power and privilege, racism, and ethnic
prejudice. (Fall and Spring)
212 DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL Mr. Ruth
Sociological theories
and research concerned with the definition and characteristics of behaviors
which do
not conform to moral and legal codes in society. Ways in which societies attempt
to control and sanction
such behavior.
217 GENDER AND SOCIETY Mr. Sabaratnam
This course introduces
a critical approach to examining the social construction of gender. It explores
several different perspectives on gender inequality and the role of social institutions
such as family,
education, economy, and media in creating the experience of gender in society.
(Fall)
219 SOCIOLOGICAL CRIMINOLOGY Mr. Ruth
Analysis of social
and legal aspects of crime; perspectives on causation; consequences of variable
social
reactions to crime. Examination of research pertaining to crime and crime statistics
and modern trends in
criminal law, law enforcement administration and corrections. (Fall)
221 URBAN SOCIOLOGY
Analysis of the
origins, structures, cultures, and functions of cities. Special emphasis upon
selected urban
problems such as housing, land use, transportation, finance, pollution, and
decentralization. Urban politics
and planning of urban change are also considered. Not open to first-year
students.
245 THE FAMILY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE Mr. Sabaratnam
Introduction to
the sociology of the family in various Western and non-Western societies. Impact
of
industrialization, the market, colonialism, migration, and revolution on families
in such contexts as pre-
industrial Europe, India, China, and Afro-American society. Focus in the latter
part of the course on the
modern family in the United States.
260 SOCIAL ANALYSIS Mr. Sabaratnam
Introduction to
the application of quantitative analysis in Sociology and other social sciences.
Topics include
descriptive measures, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square,
correlation, and regression.
Computer applications through the use of SPSS and/or SAS. Permission of
the instructor. (Spring)
265 WORLD POPULATIONS Ms. Kaufman
Introduction to
demographic perspectives and the core components of demography: fertility, mortality,
and
migration. Other issues include aging, urbanization, economic development and
the environment. (Spring)
302 LIFE COURSE
Exploration of
the developmental issues of childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle
years and
the later years of life in the context of social expectations, challenges and
opportunities. (Offered spring
semester. Not open to first year students).
305 ETHNIC RELATIONS IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE Mr. Sabaratnam
A comparative and
historical study of ethnic relations in contexts outside the United States.
Theories
of ethnic
relations, historical documents, case studies, and other descriptive and analytical
literature
on the topic.
319 PENOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Mr. Ruth
Corrections focusing
upon penology and criminal justice. Includes a pre-term orientation period,
outside
lectures and briefings with speakers from corrections and law enforcement administration,
field trips to
Central Prison and Morganton correctional facilities and a semester-long on-site
field experience with
officers and inmates at an area correctional unit. Prerequisite: Preregistration
interview and permission
of the instructor. (Spring)
352 AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
Sociological tradition
of community studies with emphasis on theories of community formation, types
of
communities, and empirical methods that have been used to study them. Case studies
of historical and
contemporary religious, occupational, rural, and urban communities. Prerequisite:
Sociology 101 or 202 or
permission of the instructor.
354 ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA Staff
A series of 25
lectures focusing on some of the pressing problems faced by contemporary India
and
institutions which address those problems. Topics include the environment, the
status of women, implications
of the population explosion, economic conditions, and the political process.
Offered as part of the
Semester-in-India program. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
356 CASTE, CLASS, AND ETHNICITY IN SOUTH ASIA Mr. Sabaratnam
Historical and
comparative examination of systems of social stratification in various South
Asian countries.
Emphasis upon the impact of colonialism and modernization on traditional cultures
and societies in South
Asia and on the current surge of ethnic sentiments throughout the region.
358 ZAMBIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
(Cross-listed Anthropology
358) Preparation for summer research in Mwandi, Zambia. Readings and lectures
during the semester on issues of health, religion, politics, change, and development.
Research papers
required by August 1, after five weeks of student research in Mwandi. Prerequisite:
Application, interview,
and permission of instructor. Not open to seniors. (Spring)
360 MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY Mr. Ruth
Sociological factors
of health and illness; social organization of modern medicine; sociological
analysis of
the role and status of medical and paramedical personnel in this country, social
differences in the acquisition
of medical aid and in the reaction to medical treatment. Recommended for
junior and senior premedical students.
Not open to first-year students. (Fall)
370 THEORY IN SOCIOLOGY
Intellectual controversies
that have stimulated efforts to develop scientific theories of society and social
interaction. Writings of major sociological thinkers; issues in the nature of
the philosophy of social science.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 202 or permission of the instructor. (Fall)
371 METHODS IN SOCIAL RESEARCH Mr. Marti
Techniques in qualitative
and quantitative sociological research. Hands-on experience conducting
observations, interviews, an experiment, content analysis and surveys. Emphasis
on preparing for
senior thesis analyzing and interpreting data, and evaluating research methods.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 202. (Fall)
380-385 SEMINARS IN SOCIOLOGY
Topics announced in advance. Not open to first-year students.
395-396 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN SOCIOLOGY Staff
Independent research
under the direction of a faculty member who reviews and approves the topic(s)
of the research and determines the means of evaluation. Prerequisite: Sophomore
or junior standing two
courses in Sociology, and permission of the instructor. (Fall and Spring)
410-419 ADVANCED SEMINARS IN SOCIOLOGY Staff
Topics announced in advance. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor.
495-496 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN SOCIOLOGY Staff
Independent research
under the direction of a faculty member who reviews and approves the topic(s)
of the research and determines the means of evaluation. Prerequisite: Senior
standing, two courses in
Sociology, and permission of the instructor. (Fall and Spring)
499 SENIOR THESIS Staff
Research and writing of the Senior Thesis; oral defense. Required of senior majors. (Fall)