74 courses in the 1973–74 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
SOC 480Theoretical Approaches to Linguistic Description . 499 Honours Essay Note 1 Note 2 Note 3
Different theoretical approaches — stratificational, transformational and signals grammer, one approach to be emphasized during each offering. Prerequisites: Anthropology 285 or English 375.
Directed reading and research in a selected area of anthropological inquiry. : Open only to Honours Anthropology students.
Undergraduate Courses in Sociology
General students who major in Sociology must elect the following courses: Sociology 101*, a half course in sociological methods, a half course. in sociological theory, and three and one half full courses (or equivalent half courses) in Sociology. Students are strongly encouraged to elect Sociology 202%, although this is not required. An Honours programme in Sociology is a pre-professional degree, so the specific requirements have been formulated in the light of professional and graduate school requirements. Students are reminded that Sociology is , now accepted as a high school teaching subject in Ontario. Potential high school teachers should keep informed of the requirements for teaching Sociology in high schools. Students may elect Honours Sociology (Canadian Studies) by fulfilling the requirements listed under Canadian Studies in this calendar. The student is reminded that an Honours or a major programme in Sociology is intended to provide a liberal arts education. Students are encouraged to avoid excessive concentration in Sociology, and to elect courses in a variety of social sciences, humanities, modern languages, as well as in other Faculties.
An introduction to the basic concepts and frames of reference of . sociological investigation and interpretation. Topics for analysis will include communities, associations and institutions, classes and status groups, crowds and publics, social processes, and social change. Special attention is given to Canadian society. , Not open to students who have taken Soc. 141*, 101(f)* or 101(m)*. 2 lectures, Fall and Winter terms. ‘ A survey of what sociologists do, with an introduction to rudimentary sociological methods. Readings from a variety of sources giving an account of the thinking behind sociological projects of small and large scale. . ; Not open to students who have taken Soc. 101*. 2 lectures, Fall term.
An introduction to the fundamentals of sociology using examples from mathematical sociology. While students will be responsible for the core material covered in Sociology 101 the emphasis will be on experiments in and simulation of social processes. The course will consider several modelling efforts in the areas of three person games, spontaneous group formation, organizational complexity, diffusion of innovation, and stable population theory. The course is intended as an elective for mathematics students or as a basis for a combined honours in mathematics and sociology. 2 lectures and lab, Fall term
A first course in sociological statistics; sampling, central tendency, probability, co-variance, as illustrated in specifically sociological data. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Fall term.
Lectures, readings and discussion of selected origina! sources both Eastern and Western which attempt to define and evaluate the relation of the individual to society, and society to nature and cosmos, as expressed in classical as weil as in later documents. Topics will include the mythological world-view; the emergence of an ordered social cosmos in Greece, the Middle East and China; and the response to these issues in the social thought of Europe. No prerequisite. 2 hours, Fall term.
An examination of cultural forces that create social problems and failures in personal and institutional adjustments. Specific attention is paid to the problems of emotional disturbance, addictions, deliquency and crime in canadian society. No prerequisite. 2 lectures, Winter term.
SOC 208Elementary Problems in (non-participant) Field Observation
Sociological concepts and ideas are put into use in systematic observation, recording, and analysis of structures and processes related to particular social institutions. For example, courts that are open to the public enable us to combine theoretical learning about the systems of jurisprudence and jurisdiction on the one hand and their application in particular courts on the other. Relevant readings, observational records, and resulting methodological or theoretical questions will be discussed in seminars and tutorials. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* and permission of the instructor. 2 hour seminar, 4 hour lab., Fall term.
SOC 209Advanced Problems in (non-participant) Field Observation
A continuation of Sociology 208*. Here instruction concentrates on the use of observational data in the formulation of questions about the structures and dynamics that have been and are currently being observed and recorded. A satisfactory grade in Soc. 208* is required for admission to Sociology 209*. Prerequisite: Soc. 208* 2 hour seminar, 4 hour lab, Winter term.
Basic concepts in the interdisciplinary field of social psychology; approached from the perspectives of social influence. Individualistic, interpersonal, and group-based, strategies for influencing the behaviour of others are examined. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* or Psych. 101* 3 lectures, Fall term.
The contribution of social organization to interpersonal processes. Consideration of some “theories” of social interaction. The social system approach to the problem of personal and interpersonal control. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* or Psych. 101* Not offered 1973-74.
A comparative analysis of women’s roles in past and present with selected cross-cultural data. Assessment of the present situation. Subjective factors: socialization of women into “women’s” roles, internalization of role expectations by women,’ perpetuation of stereotypes and symbolic expression of differential worth of men and women. Objective factors: the legal situation, women on the labour market, the “sex revolution”, and the women’s liberation movement. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* : 2 lectures, 1 discussion, Fall and Winter terms.
The social definitions of adolescence in cross-cultural and historical perspective. Social roles of adolescence in the institutional structures of urban industrial societies with special emphasis on the family, education, and the economy. The relationship of adolescents’ social roles to processes of social change and stability. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Winter term.
The sociological analysis of the behaviour of crowds, mobs, publics, and related phenomena and their relationships to social organization and social change. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Fall term.
The sociological analysis of varieties of social movements and their relationships to social organization and social change. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* ‘2 lectures, Winter term.
SOC 250Crime and Society '51* Ethnic and Racial Relations
An analysis and criticism of the major theories of criminal behaviour. Emphasis is given to the relationship between social structure and criminal behaviour; types of criminal behaviour such as drug addiction; statistics and contemporary research. Special attention is given to Canadian data. A sound knowledge of sociological concepts is advisable. — Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Fall term.
Relations between different racial and cultural groups; analysis of majority-minority group status with special reference to Canada. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Winter term.
A systematic analysis and criticism is presented of biological, psychological, psychoanalytical and sociological theories of juvenile delinquency. Attention is given to statistics and contemporary research with special emphasis on the distribution and types of delinquent subcultures. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 3 lectures, Fail term.
The study of population as an area of sociological investigation; population size, composition, and distribution; population trends and problems. No prerequisites. 3 lectures, Fall term.
SOC 265Social Structure of East Asia: China and Japan
An analysis of the social structure and stratification of East Asia in terms of class, status, prestige, rank and function with especial consideration given to the question of class formation in Japan and attempted class elimination in China. No prerequisites. Not offered 1973-74.
An analysis of the role of language and other symbol systems in social interaction; the interplay between communication and the social system, the formation of attitudes through language; social and individual | disorders as caused by, and reflected in, the breakdown in the communication process. Prerequisite: Sec. 101* 2 lectures, Fall term.
The social behaviour of various species of animals will be examined and compared. The main emphasis will be on exploring the nature of social behaviour and gaining further understanding of human societies by comparing them with others. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Winter term.
General theoretical and methodological issues in the study of social institutions and Canadian substantive examples in comparative perspective. Special attention is paid to such social institutions as the economy, polity, stratification and the family and to institutional interrelations. How are institutions linked? What is exchanged between institutions? What are the origins and character of institutions and how do they undergo change? Extensive readings from the Canadian literature. . Prerequisite: Soc. 101*, Winter Term, lecture 3 hours.
The comparative study of urbanization as a process; the culture and social organization of cities, urban problems; special attention is given to industrial cities of Canada, with comparative reference to the principal industrial cities of Western societies. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Winter term.
The relationship between social structure and modal as well as deviant personality types. Differential processes of socialization and effects of personality on social organization. Social structures considered will inclyde occupational and kinship groupings in the context of comparative studies of capitalist and socialist societies, and of slavery in Latin and Anglo America. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* and Soc. 210* or permission of the instructor. 2 hours, Fall Term.
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The of drastic change on social structures anid on modal as well as deviant personality types. A series of sociological studies of disasters suggest systematic ways of thinking about catastrophic circumstances and their effects on social systems and related patterns of human identity. ; _ Prerequisite: Soc. 302* or permission of the instructor. 2 hours, Winter Term.
SOC 308Elementary Problems in (participant) Field Observation *
Here, as in Sociology 208* and 209* concepts and ideas are to be put to use. Now, however, the observational setting is complicated by making the observer part of it. Participant observation may take place in formal organization settings such as hospitals, factories, or schools, or in informal association settings involving voluntary associations and groups. Reading, recording and seminar discussion supplement the field experience. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* and permission of the instructor. 2 hour seminar, 4 hour lab., Fall term.
SOC 309Advanced Problems in (participant) Field Observation '10* Seminar in Group Dynamics
A continuation of Sociology 308*. Here instruction concentrates on the use of observational data in the formulation of questions about the structures and dynamics that have been and are currently being observed and recorded. A satisfactory grade in Sociology 308* is required for admission to Soc. 309*. Prerequisite: Sac. 308* 2 hour seminar, 4 hour lab, Winter term. An analysis of natural and experimental groups from a social structural view. The study of processes of differentiation, integration, power, etc., internally; and of nesting of small groups in larger collectives. Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year standing in a social science or by permission. Not offered 1973-74.
Analysis of social classes in society including their basis for development, composition, and consequences for society. Special attention is given to social stratification in Canada. Prerequisite: Soc. 101*. 3 lectures, Fall term.
A systematic treatment of the logic and practice of methods basic to social research. Emphasis is on problems of research design based on the analysis of case studies. Special attention is given to problems of participant observation, use of available data, measurement of variables, and simple multivariate analysis. Students will be given laboratory and field experience in several techniques of research. Special attention is given to Canadian cases and data. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, 1 hour lab., Fall term.
Continuation of Research Methods 1. Includes an introduction to sampling, scaling, the analysis of change, and experimental design. Students will be asked to construct a research design for the study of a theoretically relevant problem in sociology. Prerequisite: Sociology 321* 2 lectures, I hour lab., Winter term.
Introduction to sociological research through the formation of a theoretically baged research objective and its implementation in a small! scale team research project. Students must be willing to participate in team research with 6 - 8 other students. Readings are assigned that relate to the steps in the team project. The course grade is based on each team’s final project report and on a final examination covering the readings. Prerequisite: Soc. 101*. 2 hour seminar, Winter term.
A study of selected institution in the local community, such as the Courts, Mass Media, and Labour Unions, will be conducted employing observational and interview procedures. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. 2 lectures, Fall term.
General theoretical and methodological issues facing comparative sociology; comparative methods at work in the treatment of Western and non-western societies (including Canada). Prerequisite: Soc. 101*. 2 lectures, Winter term.
A systematic review and analysis of major theories of social change including some of the classical and modern theories. Analysis will focus upon the sources, patterns, processes and consequences of change. Special topics to be included are: Marxism, social change in developing countries, the role of ideas, and the breakdown and reorganization of social structure.
SOC 332Social Conflict and Modernization 334° Northern Lands and Peoples 4
This ‘course constitutes a sociological study of violent and nonviolent conflict and modernization in comparative perspective. A critical review of the selected theoretical explanations of collective protest and social change will be done'to discover linkage between social conflict and modernization. An attempt will be made to examine causes and consequences of racial and political violence in modernizing society. Prerequisite: Soc. 101°. ' , 2 lectures, Winter term.
A, comparative study of social and cultural change in Arctic and Sub-arctic areas brought about by political and economic development of those lands. : No prerequisites. $45.00 fee to cover field trip. Not offered 1973-74.
The study of science as an institution; its historical development ‘and contemporary relationships with other institutions including government, education, ‘and industry. . 3 lectures.
This course attempts to provide the student with an opportunity for exploring literature as @ social phenomenon. Specific areas to be dealt with might include: 1) the relationship of the artist to his social structure; 2) the nature of the relationship of the work and its audience; 3) the attitudes toward the social structure implicit in the work of art. _In general the course is viewed as an attempt to combine both the . scientific approach and the humanistic approach to literature. Here literature is viewed as including both belles lettres and popular culture. The course will be taught by someone in Sociology and someone in Literature in dialogue method. Prerequisite: Sociology 101* and English 101 (or equivalent). Not offered 1973-74.
Sociological analysis of industry, including relationships between labour and management and industry and society. Prerequisites: Soc. 10/*. 2 lectures, Fall term.
A survey of theory and research on formal organizations making use of selected contributions from the scientific management and human relations approaches, but with emphasis on the structure and functions of large scale organizations. The nature and types of formal organizations; control techniques and leadership; relations of the organization to its clients and publics; informal aspects of the “organization; organizational tensions and pathologies of bureaucratic systems; how the organization adjusts to change. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 hour seminar, Fall term.
An introduction to the study of work and occupations; the problems of occupational choice, occupational socialization and identification; the concept of careers and career mobility, the professionalization process, the nature of professions; the impact of occupation on life styles, leisure and retirement. Prerequisite: A 100 level sociology course. Soc. 342 is recommended as complementary.
SOC 342Social Structure of the Canadian Labour Force 350° Seminar in Socialization ‘ Processes
An examination of the social factors which account for the deviation of the structure and functioning of the Canadian labour market from the “pure” economic market” model. Topics will include: the changing occupational structure; sex based differences in occupation and participation; ethnic factors in occupations; the impact of large corporations and unions on labour market functioning; the role of national and international mobility in labour allocation; the labour market and social mobility. Some background in economics and/or demography is desirable but not essential. Prerequisite: A 100 level sociology course. Soc. 341 is seen as complementary to 342 but is not a prerequisite.
The social creation of Actors; the establishment of legitimacy and the development of loyalty; socialization through the life cycle; cohorts and age-grading; generational differences and youth movements. Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year standing in a social science or by permission. Not offered 1973-74.
The analysis of religion as a social institution; its relationship to culture, _ personality and social change with consideration given to theories of Teligious behaviour and contemporary research findings. Cross listed as Religious Studies 375. Prerequisite: Soc. 101*. 2 lectures, Winter term.
The sociological analysis of the institutionalization of power, political movements, parties, conflict and its accomodation. Prerequisite: Soc. 101 *. 2 lectures, Winter term. \
SOC 365Social Structure of the Soviet Union 71* Philosophy of Social Science
A sociological analysis of contemporary Soviet society focusing on the patterns and functions of its basic institutions including ‘the family, government, education, and industry, consideration of class formation and distribution of power. No prerequisites. Not offered 1973-74.
Problems about the fundamental methods and aims of the social sciences generally, the problems specific to Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, etc., and their relations to one afother will be considered. (Same as Phil 362*) Prerequisite: Some previous work in a social science or in Philosophy. 3 hours.
Examination of the medical care structures from the point of view of patients, health care professionals in the system, and systems analysis. Structures of interest are primary health care settings, hospitals, and professional associations. Emphasis on cross-cultural comparisons and” changes over time as well as critical analysis of current structure from ‘ the point of view of the Canadian health care consumer. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Winter term.
Social parameters of the aging process with particular reference to the ‘Leisure Service Industry. (Same as Kinesiology 352* and Recreation 361*) 101* and one other sociology course. Prerequisite: Sociology 3 lectures (Fall and Spring terms)
An introduction to the sociology of sport. Utilizing the major frames of reference of the social sciences, the function of sport in contemporary society is examined. (Same as Recreation 303* and Kinesiology 452*) Prerequisite: Sociology 101 and one other Sociology course. 3 lectures (Winter and Spring Terms) |
Nature and extent of leisure phenomena in contemporary society. Examination of institutional and formal organizational aspects, social role, social research strategies employed in the study of leisure. (Same as Recreation 301 *) Prerequisite: Two term courses in Sociology, i.e., Sociology 101" and 341% 3 lectures (Winter term)
Introduction to the standard techniques of analysis of enumeration and registration data. | Prerequisite: Soc. 261*. ‘I lecture, 2 hour lab, winter term.
The goal of the course is to develop models of social change, through active participation in action groups in the community, reading, seminars, and written analyses. All students will be expected to join a group oriented to altering or maintaining existing social structures, to participate as full members, and at the same time to make social Scientific sense of social process as manifested in the group and its relation to the environing system. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 2 hour seminar.
This course will focus on the contribution of Marxism to the . development of sociological theory in its relation to other types of social thought. Readings will include selections from Marx, Engels, Lenin, Gramsci, Plekhanov, Lukacs, and contemporary sources. Prerequisite: 4th year Honours or graduate standing. 2 hour seminar, Winter term.
Social Psychological theory and research on the self, self-awareness, and self-worth; the self in systems of social interaction. Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year standing in a social science or by permission. Not offered 1973-74.
An examination of selected areas of contemporary sociological theory with respect to their treatment of women. Prerequisite: Soc. 215 and 3rd or 4th year standing in Sociology. 2 hour seminar, Winter term.
Methodological problems in developing and testing social and behavioural theory through the analysis of survey data will be examined, and actual analysis of data from local data banks will be performed, using available computer programs. A term paper consisting of an original analysis and interpretation will be required. No previous experience with the computer is assumed. Prerequisite: Soc. 202* or permission of instructor. \ 2 hour seminar, Fall term.
Development of sociological theory in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Emphasis is on the. European tradition although selective attention is given to North American theorists. Prerequisite: Open only to students in Sociology. 2 lectures, Fall term.
The development of sociological theory in the 20th century. Included is discussion of current theoretical work. Prerequisite: Open only to students in Sociology. 2 lectures, Winter term.
This seminar will undertake to develop a general theory of the sociological roots and implications of political thought in relation to contemporary social movements and ideologies in historical perspective. Comparative illustrative materials will be drawn from Latin America, Europe, Africa and/or Asia, which will also serve as a basis for research papers. Prerequisite: any 1 of the following Soc. 241%, 331*, 360*, 425* and Honours Soc. and/or Political Science or graduate standing. 2 hour seminar, Winter term.
SOC 451Seminar: Problems in Contemporary Theory and Research
Examinations of current frames of reference and theories in sociology and related disciplines. Their utility in sociological problem formulation and their test by current methods and techniques. Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year Honours. 3 hour seminar, Winter term.
Selected readings and essay asssignments under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year standing in Sociology and permission of the instructor. Fall term.
SOC 467Reading 2 0 Seminar: Practicum in Theory and Methodology
Selected readings and essay assignments under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year standing in Sociology and permission of the instructor. Winter term. A preparation for advanced undergraduate students for an independent, sophisticated orientation to graduate study. The practicum provides opportunities for: 1) developing research designs on the basis of extant theory, and 2) theorizing on the basis of the reanalysis and reinterpretation of extant data. Prerequisites: 4th year Honours or equivalent. 2 hour seminar.
Selected mathematical techniques with applications to sociology; sets and graphs, Markov chains and game theory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 2 lectures, Fall term. .
Required of all honours students in Sociology or by election by joint honours students in their fourth year. For students electing Honours Sociology (Canadian Studies) the essay should bear on some topic of particular sociological significance for Canadian Society. Prerequisite: 4th year Honours.
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The following courses are administered by Conrad Grebel College
This course is designed for co-op and regular students who plan to enter the teaching field. Attention .will be focused on the concepts and theories of sociology as they apply especially to the educational system.. Fall and Winter Term.
An evaluation of the origin and growth of the family as a social institution; its structures and functions in primitive and modern societies; the effect of modern technology on the family, trends and contemporary problems. Winter Term.
SOC 275G* The Mennonites as Sociological Community
A case study of the Waterloo County Mennonites as a social system. a Attention is paid to a methodology for studying a religio-cultural group by engaging in direct field studies. The community’s charter resources, integration, family system, life ceremonies, adaption to change, and survival techniques will be examined. Fall term. Prerequisite: an introductory social science course.
SOC 307G Problems in Contemporary Education 370*G Sociology of Law
An examination of intentional communities; extinct and contemporary. Attention will be paid to origin, purpose, structure and process in each community studied. An assessment of factors contributing to success and failure will be attempted. Winter term.
A study of problems arising from the interplay between institutionalized education and the forces of rapid social change in the contemporary society; the clash of value systems of youth and the “establishment”. It emphasizes the changing concepts of the roles of the learners and instructors, social dimensions of newer learning. theories and educational programmes arising therefrom, goals of formal education, decision making processes within educational organizations, obsolescence of some of the traditional patterns of formal education, and like topics. Themes will be selected and studied in depth on a seminar basis. Winter term.
An overview of the major trends in the sociology of law since World. War II. Consideration will be given to contributions of Jegal scholars as well as of social scientists. Special attention will be paid to the growing public awareness of the failure of law in Canadian society to provide adequate justice or social control in a growing number of situations. Investigations of concrete issues, such as the jury system, courts, Police and mass media, will be an integral part of the course. Winter term. .
The following courses are administered by Renison College
Survey of key topics and study of the basic skills, concepts and interests’ comprising the sociologist’s tools of analysis. The course will include social organization, culture, socialization, primary groups, social stratification and associations.
An application of sociological analysis to the study of various institutions such as education, religion, law and marriage (1973-1974 emphasis will be on the institution of marriage). Development of an ‘approach or methodological perspective which can be applied to the
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N Introducing the student to the main ideas of urban, industrial an _ political sociology studied within a context emphasizing social change, illustrations will be drawn from emergent as welt as advanced societies.
A general introduction to the contemporary problems of race, culture and ethnic relations in the developing countries of Asia and Africa. An analysis of historic, geographic, cultural and socio-economic background of selected societies.
An introduction to the problems of acculteration as well as intergroup relations in plural societies in selected areas in the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, East and Southern Africa.
The place of ethnic and cultural minorities within contemporary social structures. Principles in majority-minority relations. An analysis of prejudice and discrimination and their effect upon intergroup relations. Emphasis on implications for social work practice, featuring a “practicum” involving students in the social problems and cultural dilemmas facing Canadian minority groups. Prerequisite: Soc. 101 or 120R
The following course is administered by St. Jerome’s College
The course is designed essentially to assess the role of the family in society. This will be done primarily on the basis of an analysis of the institutions of the family and marriage on a cross cultural basis. The universality of the family has always been proclaimed by Anthropologists. This view will be challenged in the light of relatively recent ethnographic materials which tend to establish the fact that this proclaimed universality is not absolute. The biological basis of the family will be examined in some detail, and an attempt will be made to establish the family as a biosocial unit. Courtship, mate selection and divorce, as well as a brief overview of human sexuality and the role of sex in marriage and family stability will be examined. Prerequisite: Sociology 101* or permission of the instructor. 3 hours, lectures and tutorial. Instructor: J. Alleyne
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