Sociology and Anthropology (SOC)

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SOC 205 Sociological Analysis of Social Problems

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 distrubance, poverty, delinquency and industrial disruptions in Canadian society.

No prerequisite

2 lectures, Fall and Winter terms

SOC 208 Elementary Problems in (non-participant) Field Observation

Not offered in 1975–76.

SOC 209 Advanced Problems in (non-participant) Field Observation

Not offered in 1975–76.

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SOC 210 Introductory Social Psychology

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 hours, Winter term

SOC 211 Social Structure and Character

In the context of comparative studies of slavery in the Americas this course examines the relationship between social institutions and types of human personality or “ Social Identity”.

Prerequisite: Sociology 101*

2 hours, Winter term

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.

Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

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 adolescent’s 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. Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

2 lectures, Winter term

SOC 241 Social Movements

The sociological analysis of varieties of social movements and their relationships to social organization and social change.

Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

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 Iectures, Winter 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.

Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

2 lectures, Fall term

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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

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 1975-76

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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

SOC 265 Social Structure of East Asia: China and Japan

Not offered in 1975–76.

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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.

Prerequisite: Soe. 101*

2 lectures, Fail term

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*

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

SOC 303 Crises in Social Structure and Character

This course proposes a frame of reference for the systematic study of human predicaments, ranging in scope from illness and dying to natural disasters and socially induced calamities like forced migration, total war, and genocide.

Prerequisite: Sociology 101*

2 hours, Fall term

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SOC 304 Crisis Management

Some crises of social structure, such as disease, death, and poverty, are so pervasive as to call forth universally equivalent mechanisms of coping. This course explores such institutionalized mechanisms as medical and welfare services in the context of Weber’s types of authority and of rationality.

Prerequisite: Sociology 303* or permission of the instructor

2 hours, Winter term

SOC 308 Elementary Problems in (participant) Field Observation

Not offered in 1975–76.

SOC 309 Advanced Problems in (participant) Field Observation

Not offered in 1975–76.

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SOC 310 Seminar in Group Dynamics

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

SOC 315 Social Stratification .

Analysis of social classes in society including their basis for development, composition, and consequences for society. Specia) 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, meas-

urement of variables, and simple multivariate analysis.

Students will be given 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

Course Descriptions Sociology and Anthropology

SOC 316 Family Structures in Comparative Perspective

Family structures in a number of different societies will be compared: The impact of specific structures on individual family members and the relationships between such structures and other social institutions will be analyzed. Changes occurring in the predominant family structure in Noth Armerica will be considered.

Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

2 lectures, 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

Not offered in 1975–76.

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. Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

2 lectures, Winter term

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SOC 332 Social Confiict and Modernization

This course constitutes a sociological study of violent and non-violent 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

Not offered in 1975–76.

SOC 325 Sociology 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

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SOC 338 Sociology of Literature

Not offered in 1975–76.

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; contro] 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 hours 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 Canadian Labour Force

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.

2 hours, Winter term

SOC 350 Seminar in Socialization Processes

Not offered in 1975–76.

SOC 355 Sociology of Religion

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. Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

2 lectures, Fall term

SOC 360 Political Sociology

Not offered in 1975–76.

SOC 361 Conflict Simulatation Workshop

Comparative studies in social and political conflict: war, colonialism, insurgency, class struggles etc., utilizing conflict simulation games for testing basic concepts. Readings in the sociology of conflict, as well as case studies in the application of game concepts will supplement the practicum.

Prerequisite: Soc. 101*

2 hours, Fall term

SOC 365 Social Structure of the Soviet Union

Not offered in 1975–76.

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 wil! be considered. (Same as Phil 362*)

Prerequisite: Some previous work in a Social Science or in Philosophy

3 hours

SOC 372 Medical Sociology

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

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 are analysed. Special emphasis will be given to the problem of leisure time in the later years of life.

(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 organization 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

SOC 382 Techniques of Demographic Analysis

Introduction to the standard techniques of analysis of enumeration and registration data. Prerequisite: Soc. 261*

Course Descriptions Sociology and Anthropology

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 honours programme

3 hours seminar, Fall term

SOC 398 Seminar in Nationalism and Ideology in Canada and Québec “ie

A research oriented seminar dealing with varieties of nationalism, national identity, separatism, independence and political /economic ideology and values in Canada and Québec.

Prerequisite: Registration in 3rd or 4th year of an honours programme

3 hours seminar, Winter term

SOC 400 Processes of Planned Change :

Not offered in 1975–76.

SOC 410 Seminar in Self and Social Interaction

Not offered in 1975–76.

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 hours seminar

SOC 421 Secondary Analysis of Survey Data

Not offered in 1975–76.

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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

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

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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

2 hours seminar; Winter term

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SOC 451 Seminar: Problems in Contemporary Theory and Research

Not offered in 1975–76.

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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

Fail 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

Not offered in 1975–76.

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

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 207G Educational Sociology :

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

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 religious-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. 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 asséssment 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. It emphasizes the changing roles of the learners and instructors and social dimensions of newer learning theories and programmes. 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

Special attention will be paid to the growing public awareness of the failure of law to provide justice or social control in a growing number of situations. Local judges, lawyers and police officials are invited to discuss such issues as the jury system, police and violence, civil rights and mass media.

Prerequisite: third year standing in a social science course or by permission

3 hours, Fall term

SOC 377G Seminar: Studies in Sociology. of the Mennonites

This seminar will devote attention to research methods, sociological theory and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of Mennonite communities and culture.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

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The following courses are administered by Renison College

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.

Prerequisite: none

Fall{ Winter terms

SOC 220R Sociological Analysis

An application of sociological analysis to the study of various institutions such as education, religion and the law.

Development of an approach or methodological perspective which can be applied to the study of other social phenomena.

Prerequisite: introductory sociology course 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: introductory sociology course

Winter term

SOC 225R Race and Culture in the Third World 1

A general introduction to contemporary problems of - race, culture and ethnic relations in the developing countries of Asia and Africa.

Prerequisite: introductory sociology course or consent of instructor

Fall term.

SOC 226R Race and Culture in the Third World 2

Problems of acculturation and intergroup relations in plural societies in selected areas in the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia. East and Southern Africa. Prerequisite: Soc. 225R* or consent of instructor Winter term .

SOC 325R Issues in Third World Development

The course will examine the impact of modernization on the value systems and social structures of selected African/ Asian societies - Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland with comparative reference to some developing Asian countries. The approach will be a case-study approach within a theoretical framework. The course will in particular investigate the functioning of the new elite, including some analysis of its new habitat, the city. Prerequisite: introductory sociology or consent of instructor

Fall/Winter terms

SOC 327R 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 Canadian mosaic. In 1975-76 North American Indians will constitute a central focus of analysis.

Prerequisite: introductory sociology

Fall / Winter terms

SOC 367R Special Topics in Sociology

One or more half courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Programme. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty. ‘

Soc 398R*-399R* Independent Study

An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of sociology. This course may be undertaken by an individual or small group of students with one of the faculty members from the Social Development _ Studies Programme.

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SOC 232J The Family and Society

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

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