Introduction to basic sociological concepts. Examines aspects of human behavior in cultural framework, including individual and group interaction, social mobility and stratification, status and class, race and gender relations, urbanism, crime and criminology, and social change and reform. Read More »

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Examines and analyzes important global issues and processes. Considers historical development of globalization and implications for different societies and cultures. Investigates perceptions of global processes by different cultures and nations, and efforts of international institutions to address social, political, economic, and cultural changes in global society. Read More »

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Focuses on causes and meaning of crime, with emphasis on adults. Patterns of criminal behavior, including property crimes, violent crimes, organized crime, white-collar crime, and victimless crime. Critical assessment of criminal justice system as a response to crime. Read More »

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Section 001 — Michael G Pearlman — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson A111

Introduces empirical design in sociological research: historical development, research design, sampling, methods of gathering data, sociometric scales, analysis and interpretation of results, and research reporting. Read More »

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001 Sociological Research Method — Mark D Jacobs — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R — Innovation Hall 326
201 Lab for Lecture 001 — Mark D Jacobs — 07:20 PM to 08:35 PM R — Innovation Hall 326

Introduces the basic concepts of economic sociology. Explores how the world of work has changed due to globalization, deindustrialization, new technologies, and economic crisis. Focuses on providing students with a better understanding of how markets and corporations work, and about new economic approaches to create new, potentially less alienating work environments. Read More »

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Section 001 — Lisette Garcia — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — Robinson A111

Explores processes for organizing resistance to current social and power arrangements, from terrorism to nonviolent civil resistance to create alternative institutions, policies, or leadership that promote human rights and social justice. Uses historical and contemporary case studies of local and global change to explore, how, why, and to what effect individuals have organized to protest the status quo and create social change. Read More »

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001 Soci Movements/Poli Protest — Lester Ray Kurtz — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW — Robinson A247

Explores how race and ethnicity have been shaped by policies and practices in Western and non-Western societies. Explores the evolution of racial and ethnic attitudes from a global and historical perspective. Examines how changing demographic racial patterns may affect definitions of race and ethnicity and the ways in which people individually and collectively act to create new futures. Read More »

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001 Race/Ethnicity Changing World — Dae Young Kim — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 131

Uses a sociological framework to analyze and understand the diverse forms of contemporary families--traditional marriages, cohabitation, domestic partnerships, single-parents families, stepfamilies, and gay and lesbian families. Explored are topics such as changes in sexual mores, reflected in new dating practices; shifting parenting roles; effects of social class, race and ethnicity; and the outcomes of divorce for couples and children. Read More »

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001 Marriage, Fam/Intimate Life — Patricia A Masters — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — Robinson B124

Analyzes macro- and microlevel deviance-producing processes, meaning and control of deviance, and major theoretical approaches to deviance. Read More »

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Section 001 — Michael G Pearlman — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — Robinson A111

Explores sociological tradition through readings and discussions of ideas drawn from writings of selected sociological thinkers such as Comte, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and others. Read More »

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002 Classical Soci Theory — Patricia A Masters — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — David King Hall 2053

Fundamentals of applied statistics as used in behavioral science to include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, correlation regression, analysis of variance, factor analysis, nonparametric statistics, and practical experience with calculators in applying statistical analysis to actual problems of the behavioral sciences. Read More »

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Analyzes the roles of men and women in contemporary American society. Focuses on the perpetuation of and change in gender stratification using sociological concepts, theories, and research. Elucidates how gender expectations are developed and transmitted. Uses historical and comparative data and research on diversity in American society for analysis of causes and consequences of gender inequality. Read More »

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Section 001 — Ingrid Sandole-Staroste — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F — Robinson A349

Examines cities and the people who live in them in the United States and around the world. Includes topics such as: social and economic development, inequality, political protests, urban democracy, and the environment. Read More »

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Section 001 — Johanna K Bockman — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 122

Using a sociological perspective, analyzes the problems of contemporary societies, including inequality, poverty, health, environment, oligarchy, media, militarism, and corruption. Read More »

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Section 001 — Lisette Garcia — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Enterprise Hall 276

Studies class structures and implications for individuals and groups in modern society. Explores issues of race and ethnicity, language and immigration status, sex and gender, social class, age, and sexual orientation. Examines critically the theory and research that explore the construction, experience, and meaning of such differences. Read More »

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Section 001 — Jason Andew Smith — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — University Hall 1201

Examines classrooms and schools as social institutions that function as socializing agents for both stability and societal change. Emphasizes the influence of inequality on educational processes and outcomes and critically examines the social organization of the U.S. public school system. Read More »

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003 Educ in Contemp Society — Donna K Minnich — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR — Robinson A111

Introduces the research interests of the faculty, offering new courses that reflect current issues not yet incorporated into the curriculum. Offers, in addition, advanced study into topics covered in the standing curriculum. Topics change by semester. Read More »

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001 Human Rights and Inequality — John G. Dale — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — Innovation Hall 131
002 Black Social Mov Violnce/Activ — Yevette Richards Jordan — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — University Hall 1202
004 Soc Dynamics Family Violence — Angela Jean Hattery — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — University Hall 1204

Presents for analysis and discussion the significant theorists and themes in contemporary sociological theory. Designed to enhance student’s skills in reading and analyzing primary texts and to encourage reflection on contemporary social reality. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. Read More »

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001 Contemporary Soci Theory — Nancy W Hanrahan — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — East Building 121

Intended to promote learning in application of sociological knowledge, and build skills in different work settings. Students work in approved setting as applied sociologists. Read More »

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Section 001 — Patricia A Masters — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR — Robinson B313

Develop research proposals and an appropriate bibliography for honors thesis under the guidance of a sociology faculty member. Read More »

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001 Honors Seminar in Soci I — Patricia A Masters — 07:20 PM to 08:35 PM TR — Robinson B313

Pursue independent research and write honors thesis under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Present work in a colloquium at the end of the semester. Read More »

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001 Honors Seminar in Soc II — Patricia A Masters — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson B313

Exposes students to sociological theory and research on evolution of higher learning in United States. Explores social forces that have shaped the distinctively American approach toward higher education and have led to transformation of higher education in contemporary society. Particular attention to relation between universities and elites within surrounding society, linkage between education and industry, norms and values that are presupposed by educational institutions, and bearing of sports on values and traditions of higher education. Read More »

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001 The Sociology of Higher Educ — Joseph A Scimecca — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — East Building 121

Introduces the research interests of the faculty, offering new courses that reflect current issues not yet incorporated into the curriculum. Offers, in addition, advanced study into topics covered in the standing curriculum. Topics change by semester. Read More »

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001 Human Rights and Inequality — John G. Dale — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — Innovation Hall 131
002 Black Social Mov Violnce/Activ — Yevette Richards Jordan — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — University Hall 1202
004 Soc Dynamics Family Violence — Angela Jean Hattery — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — University Hall 1204

Learning experience in the application of sociological knowledge and skills in different work settings. Students work in approved setting as applied sociologists. Read More »

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Section 001 — Patricia A Masters — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Robinson B313

Reviews theories explaining the development and maintenance of gender. Using historical and comparative data, examines perceived, prescribed, and actual sex differentiation in social, political, and economic roles. Begins with gender as a social structure and then examines contemporary research as support or refutation for variety of theoretical paradigms. Includes discussion of gender in intimate relationship and the public sector. Read More »

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Section 002 — Shannon N Davis — 10:30 AM to 01:15 PM F — East Building 122

Emphasizes gathering, interpreting, and evaluating scientific evidence. Covers logic of scientific inquiry, including the application of various research designs and data collection methods. Develops critical-thinking skills by using set of rules and logical criteria for evaluation of social science research. Focuses both on how results are obtained and disseminated via research reports. Read More »

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002 Methods/Logic Social Inquiry — Gregory A Guagnano — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Innovation Hall 318

Specialized inquiry of topics of contemporary sociological research and scholarship. Content varies. Read More »

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002 Critical Theory — Nancy W Hanrahan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Robinson A243
003 Political Economy — Jana fortier — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Robinson A250
004 Strategic Nonviolent Conflict — Maciej Bartkowski — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Examines basic research methods involving observational techniques and procedures used in description and analysis of patterns, configurations, ethos, eidos, structures, functions, and styles typical of whole societies and cultures. Emphasizes case studies, unobtrusive methods, participant observation, longterm residence, choices of observer status role, recording data, uses of technical equipment, key informants, interviewing techniques, and ethical considerations in employing such methods and procedures. Read More »

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001 Qualitative Rsch Methods — Patricia A Masters — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R — Robinson B103

In-depth examination of major issues in classical (pre-1930) sociological theory. Analyzes Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Mead, and others, and emphasizes social and intellectual context of their theories. Read More »

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001 Classical Sociological Thry — Joseph A Scimecca — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Krug Hall 209

Introduces multiple regression and causal analysis to sociological researchers, with a focus on obtaining and disseminating results. Moves from linear regression to the general linear model with several variables, its extensions, assumptions, and regression diagnostics. Examines the use of dummy variable and the analysis of interaction effects. Considers systems of equations and nonlinear outcomes. Read More »

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001 Analytic Techniques Soci Rsrch — James Witte — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Innovation Hall 319

The first of a two-semester core sequence devoted to the philosophical, historical, theoretical, and methodological dimensions of public and applied sociology within the United States. Traces the evolution of the field during the 20th century, from its inception in the Chicago school and the studies of W.E.B. DuBois to more recent formulations, as these bear on the interplay between social scientific knowledge and public decisions and debates. Read More »

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001 Prosem in Public/Appl Soci I — Lester Ray Kurtz — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W — Innovation Hall 208

Specialized inquiry of topics of contemporary sociological research and scholarship. Content varies. Read More »

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001 Social Institutions — Mark D Jacobs — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — David King Hall 2054

Analyzes current issues in the study of social movements, with an emphasis on the ways in which globalization shapes and in turn is shaped by social movements. Emphasis is placed on the relations among the strategies, identities, and organizations bound up with transnational social movements and the relation between the dynamics of global political and economic developments and protest movements in core and peripheral societies. Read More »

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001 Globalization/Social Movements — John G. Dale — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Thompson Hall 2022

Specialized inquiry of topics of contemporary sociological research and scholarship. Content varies. Read More »

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002 Critical Theory — Nancy W Hanrahan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Robinson A243
003 Political Economy — Jana fortier — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Robinson A250
004 Strategic Nonviolent Conflict — Maciej Bartkowski — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Specialized inquiry of topics of contemporary sociological research and scholarship. Content varies. Read More »

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001 Social Institutions — Mark D Jacobs — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — David King Hall 2054