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SOC 215 Sociology of Sex Roles

A comparative analysis of women’s roles in past and present with selected cross-cultural data. Assessment of the present situation, especially sex role socialization and the impact of sex roles on the family and the economy. A discussion of the women’s liberation movement is included.

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SOC 101 Prerequisite: Soc.

2 hours of lecture, 1 hour of discussion, Fall and Winter terms

SOC 218 Sociology of Adolescence

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

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SOC 240 Collective Behaviour

The sociological analysis of the behaviour of crowds, mobs, publics, and related phenomena and their relationships to social organization and social change.

SOC 101 Prerequisite: Soc.

2 lectures, Winter term

241* Social Movements

The sociological analysis of varieties of social movements and their relationships to social organization and social change. 101* Prerequisite: Soc. 2 lectures, Fall term

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SOC 250 Crime and Society

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

SOC 251 Ethnic and Racial Relations

Relations between different racial and cultural groups; analysis of majority-minority group status with special reference to Canada.

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SOC 101 Prerequisite: Soc.

2 lectures, Winter term

SOC 252 Juvenile Delinquency

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, Fall and Winter terms

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SOC 261 Population Issues

The study of population as an area of sociological investigation; population size, composition, and distribution; population trends and problems. No prerequisites Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 262 Canadian Population

Study of the basic demographic processes in the population of Canada. Demographic implications for selected social institutions. Use of Canadian enumeration and registration data. No prerequisites Not offered 1974-75

SOC 265 Social 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 functions with special consideration given to the question of class formation in Japan and attempted class elimination in China.

: No prerequisites

Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 270 Communication

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.

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SOC 101 Prerequisite: Soc.

2 lectures, Fall term

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SOC 280 Social Organization of Animal Societies

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, Fall term

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SOC 300 Canadian Social Institutions

‘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*.

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SOC 301 Urban Sociology

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, Fall term

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SOC 302 Social Structure and Character ;

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 include 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* or permission of the instructor 2 hours, Winter term

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SOC 303 Crises in Social Structure and Character

The effect of drastic change on social structures and on modal as well as deviant personality types. A series of sociological studies of disasters suggests systematic ways of thinking about catastrophic circumstances and their effects on social systems and related patterns of human identity. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* and permission of the instructor 2 hours, Fall term

SOC 308 Elementary 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. 101* and permission of the instructor Prerequisite: Soc. Not offered 1974-75

SOC 309 Advanced Problems in (participant) Field Observation

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: Soc. 308* Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 310 Seminar in Group Dynamics -315* Social Stratification

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 2 hours seminar, Fall term

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 hours, Winter term

SOC 321 Research Methods 1

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* or equivalent other introductory social science course

_ 2 lectures, I hour lab., Fall term

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SOC 322 Research Methods 2

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

SOC 323 Projects in Sociological Research

Introduction to sociological research through the formation of a theoretically based 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 hours seminar, Winter term

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SOC 324 Field Research in Canadian Institutions

A study ofrselected 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 Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 330 Comparative Social Structure

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* Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 331 Theories of Social Change

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.

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SOC 101 Prerequisite: Soc.

2 lectures, Winter term

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SOC 332 Social Conflict and Modernization

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

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SOC 334 Northern Lands and Peoples

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 1974-75

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SOC 335 Sociclogy of Science

The study of science as an institution; its historical development and contemporary relationship with other institutions including government, education, and industry. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 3 lectures, Winter term

SOC 338 Sociology of Literature

This course attempts to provide the student with an opportunity for exploring literature as a 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 1974-75

SOC 339 Industrial Sociology

Sociological analysis of industry, including relationships between labour and management and industry and society. Prerequisites: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Winter term

SOC 340 Formal Organizations

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

SOC 341 Occupational Sociology

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. Prerequisites: A 100 level sociology course. Soc. 342 is recommended as complementary 2 hours, Winter term

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SOC 342 Social Structure of the

An examination of the social factors which account for the de-

Canadian Labour Force

viation 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. 2 hours, Winter term

SOC 350 Seminar in Socialization Processes " 355* Sociology of Religion

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 3 hours, Fall term

Religion is defined broadly and its relation to phenomena like totalitarian movements, psychoanalysis and drug experience examined. The features common to all religions are explained, © viz. myth, dogma, church, ritual, ethic, and religious experience. Much religious diversity is explained, for example, the diversity due to sectarian and ecumenical movements, to divergent views of salvation, and to secularization.

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SOC 101 Prerequisite: Soc.

2 lectures, Fall term

SOC 360 Political Sociology

The sociological analysis of the institutionalization of power, political movements, parties, conflict and its accommodation. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* 2 lectures, Winter term

SOC 365 Social Structure of the Soviet Union

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 1974-75

SOC 371 Philosophy of Social Science

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 another will be considered. : (Same as Phil 362*) Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 372 Medical Sociology

Examination of the medical care structures from the point of view of paticnts, hcalth carc 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

SOC 373 Aging, the Aged and Leisure: A Sociological and Social Psychological Perspective

Employing a sociological and psychological frame of reference, the process and problems of aging will be analysed. Special emphasis will be given to the problem of leisure time in the later years of life. mo (Same as Kinesiology 352* and Recreation 361*) Prerequisite: Sociology 101* and one other sociology course _ 3 lectures, Fall term

SOC 374 Sport in Society

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

SOC 375 Sociology of Leisure

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 34]* 3 lectures, Winter term

SOC 382 Techniques of Demographic Analysis

Introduction to the standard techniques of analysis of enumeration and registration data. Prerequisite: Soc. 261* Not offered 1974-75

SOC 399 Research Seminar in Canadian Society

A research oriented seminar dealing with selected topics in Canadian society and cross-national comparisons. Each student will select a research problem and collect and analyze fresh data or subject existing data to secondary analysis. Students should be willing to acquire the necessary research skills, such as processing data with SPSS. Prerequisite: Registration in 3rd or 4th year of social science honurs programme 3 hours seminar, Winter term

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SOC 400 Processes of Planned Change

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 Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 402 Marxist Social Theory

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 hours seminar, Winter term

SOC 404 Crisis Management

Some crises of social structure and of social identity or character are so pervasive as to require universally understood social mechanisms for coping with them. Chronic physical or mental disabilities, disease and death, poverty and economic dependency — these are among the common, generic human crises. Being generic, such crises are everywhere institutionally managed. This course seeks to explore such institutional coping mechanisms as medical and welfare services in the context of Weber’s types of authority and types of rationality. Prerequisite: Sociology 303 or permission of the instructor 2 hours, Winter term

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SOC 410 Seminar in Self and Social Interaction

Social Psychological theory and research on the self, selfawareness, 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 1974-75

SOC 415 Seminar on the Impact of Sex Factors on Sociological Theory and Research

An examination of selected areas of contemporary sociological theory with respect to their treatment of women and men. Prerequisite: Soc. 215 and 3rd or 4th year standing in social science or permission of the instructor — . 2 hour seminar, Winter term

SOC 421 Secondary Analysis of Survey Data

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 programmes. 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 Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 425 The Development of Sociological Theory

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

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SOC 426 Contemporary Sociological Theory

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

SOC 432 The Sociology of Political Knowledge

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 Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 451 Seminar: 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 Not offered 1974-75

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SOC 466 Reading 1

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 Fall term

SOC 467 Reading 2

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

SOC 470 Seminar: Practicum in Theory and Methodology

A preparation for advanced undergraduate students for an. in-, - dependent, 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 Not offered 1974-75

SOC 480 Advanced Social Statistics

Multiple and partial correlation; regression; analysis of variance . and covariance; selected non-parametric techniques. Prerequisite: Sociology 202* or equivalent 2 lectures, 1 hour lab, Fall term

SOC 481 Mathematical Sociology

Selected mathematical techniques with applications to sociology; sets and graphs, Markov chains and game theory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 2 lectures, Winter term

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SOC 499 Senior Honours Essay

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 Sociology Honours

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SOC 500 Modern European Social Theory 525* and/or 526* Ideology and Social Change in Latin America

Discussion and reports on leading social thinkers. and the development of a systematic body of knowledge about social life. Special emphasis will be given to the emergence of sociological thought from the turn of the century to the period between the French Wars. Topics will include Durkheim and the French Sociological Tradition; Max Weber and the German Interpretative Sociology; Pareto and Machiavellian Social Theory; Marx and Historical Materialism; trends in contemporary existential social philosophy. Prerequisite: Fourth year Sociology major or permission of the instructor 3 hour seminar, Fall term

A research seminar on the dynamics of social change as reflected in social thought and social movements in specific countries of Latin America. Students will be expected to present a research paper to the seminar; and a reading knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is a desideratum. The seminar will draw on the library and, when feasible, the faculty resources of the Ontario Cooperative Programme in Latin America and Caribbean Studies. Prerequisite: Open to fourth year Honours students in Sociology | Spanish, Sociology | Anthropology, Regional and Planning Studies, Latin American History, Sociology| Politics and other relevant programmes 3 hour seminar

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SOC 542 Seminar: Organizational Analysis . 207G* Educational Sociology

This seminar will study diverse theories, models and methods, and interdisciplinary approaches relevant to the analysis of complex organizations, such as industrial enterprises, public and governmental organizations, educational institutions, etc. Particular attention will be given to problems of productivity and organizational effectiveness, power and human relations, decisionmaking, innovation, and resistance to change. Prerequisite: Fourth year Sociology Major or permission of the ‘ instructor 3 hour seminar, Fall term

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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. Prerequisite: Soc. 101 3 hours, Fall and Winter terms ‘

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SOC 230G Family and Kinship

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. Prerequisite: an introductory social science course 3 hours, Winter term

SOC 275G The Mennonites as a Sociological Community

A case study of the Waterloo County Mennonites as a social system. Attention is paid to a methodology for studying a religiocultural 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. Prerequisite: an introductory social science course 3 hours, Fall term

SOC 290G Utopian Communities Past and Present

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. Prerequisite: an introductory social science course 3 hours, Winter term

SOC 307G Problems in Contemporary Education

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. Prerequisite: Soc. 101 and 207G* 3 hours, Winter term

SOC 370G Sociology of Law

An overview of the major trends in the sociology of law since World War II. Consideration will be given to contributions of legal 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. Prerequisite: third year standing in a social science course or by permission 3 hours, Winter term

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SOC 120R Fundamentals of Sociology

An examination of the fundamental concepts of sociology and their application in seeking to understand the changing patterns and life styles taking place specifically in Canada, and in general, within North American society. Patterns of deviance, social stratification, minority adaptation, and changing patterns in organization, family, political process, and religious observance will be examined. No prerequisite 3 hours

SOC 220R Sociological Analysis

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 study of other social phenomena. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* or Soc. 120R 3 hours, Fall term

SOC 221R Master Trends in Modern Society

Introduction to the major problems of urban, industrial and political sociology studied within a framework emphasizing social change. Illustrations will be drawn from emergent as well as advanced societies. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* or Soc. 120R 3 hours, Winter term

SOC 225R Race and Culture in the Third World 1 | 226R* Race and Culture in the Third World 2

A general introduction to contemporary problems of race, culture and ethnic relations in the developing countries of Asia and Africa. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* or Soc. 120R 3 hours, Winter term

Problems of acculteration and inter-group relations in plural societies in selected areas in the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, East and Southern Africa. 101* or Soc.

SOC 120R Prerequisite: Soc.

3 hours, Winter term

SOC 320R Canadian Ethnic and Cultural Minorities

A detailed examination of various minorities in Canadian society. The first section of the course will stress the fundamental concepts and issues of race and ethnic relations and the final segments of the course will incorporate the application of these fundamentals to the various groups in the Canadian mosaic. In 1974-75, North American Indians will constitute a central focus of analysis. Prerequisite: Soc. 101* or Soc. 120R 3 hours