Sociology (SOC)

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SOC 343 Politics in Ontario

Problems in Canadian Politics 1 Problems in Canadian Politics 2

Voting Behaviour

Political Socialization

Research Seminar in Political Behaviour Middle Powers and World Politics

introduction to Sociology

Social Problems

Canadian Society

Fundamentals of Sociology Marriage and the Family Sociology of Sex Roles

Family Origin & Personal Identity Social Inequality

Deviance: Perspectives and Processes

Law and Order

Crime and Society

Industrial Sociology

Health, Hiness and Society

Population in Canadian Society

Ethnic and Racial Relations

Sociology of the Contemporary University

Canadian Ethnic and Cultural Minorities

Sociology of Industrial Relations

Sociology of Health Care

Urban and Regionai Planning.

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SOC 370G Total credits in Section 1: 2.0_ Sociology of Law, 0.5

Section 2 Students are required to complete successfully 2 year-course equivalents from the following courses.

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SOC 224 Law and Order: Regulating Deviance, 0.5

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SOC 227 Crime and Society, 0.5 Total Credits in Section 2: 2.0

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SOC 329 Taxation: Personal, 0.5

Taxation: Corporations, 0.5

British History to 1603, 0.5

British History Since 1603, 0.5

Peace and Conflict Studies 2, 0.5

Professional Ethics, 0.5

Ethics and the Life Sciences, 0.5

War, Peace, and Justice, 0.5

History of Political Theory 1, 0.5

Canadian Government and Politics, 0.5

American Government and Politics, 0.5

Juvenile Delinquency, 0.5

Deviance: Perspectives and Processes, 0.5

Crime as Business, 0.5

Total Credits in Section 3: 1.0

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SOC 221R Master Trends in Modern Society

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SOC 225R Race and Culture and the Third World 1

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SOC 226R Race and Culture and the Third World 2

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SOC 328R Canadian Ethnic and Cultural Minorities

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SOC 106 Collective Behaviour

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SOC 190G Sociology of Dissent

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SOC 222 Juvenile Delinquency

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SOC 227 Crime and Society

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SOC 233 Social Psychology of Beliefs and Attitudes

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SOC 255 Third World Development

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SOC 256 Ethnic and Racial Relations

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SOC 265 Political Sociology

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SOC 266 Sociology of Militarism

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SOC 364 Social Change “Soc 370G Sociology of Law

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SOC 120R Fundamentals of Sociology 1W 3C 0.5

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.

SOC 121R Fundamentals of Sociology 2

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SOC 220R The individual, Society and Religion

Not offered in 1981–82.

SOC 221R Master Trends in Modern SocietyS,W 3c 0.5

An introduction to the major problems of urbanization and industrialization in modern societies studied within a framework emphasizing social change. !llustrations will be drawn from emergent as well as advanced societies.

Prereq: Introductory Sociology course

Course Descriptions 463 Social Development Studies

SOC 225R Race and Culture in the Third World 4

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SOC 226R Race and Culture in the Third World 2

Not offered in 1981–82.

SOC 325R Issues in Third World Development

Not offered in 1981–82.

SOC 327R Canadian Ethnic and Cultural MinoritiesF,W 3C/3G 0.5/0.5

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.

Prereq: second year standing or consent of instructor

SOC 367R The Sociology of Physical DisabilityF 3c 0.5

Examination of the social adaptations of the physically disabled. Particular attention is given to the theoretical tradition which considers physical disability as a form of involuntary deviance which stigmatizes the individual.

Prereq: an introductory sociology course

SOC 368R The Sociology of Spoiled identityW 3C 0.5

Spoiled identity resulting from deviant status inhibits if not prevents acceptance and social mobility. Consequences of spoiled identity, Jowered status positions and deviant criminal and “social” adaptations are examined from a symbolic interactionist perspective.

Prereq: an introductory Sociology course

SOC 369R Custodial and Rehabilitative InstitutionsF 3c 0.5

“Total institutions” are concerned with resocialization of “inmates”. The philosophies, organization, goals and effectiveness in modifying and controling behaviour, of maximum security prisons, mental hospitals, isolated work environments and concentration camps constitute the central focus.

Prereq: an introductory Sociology course

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SOC 398R Independent Study

An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of sociology. Available to individuals or smal! groups of third or fourth year Social Development Studies majors and arranged with one of the faculty members from the programme.

Prereq: permission of Undergraduate Officer

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SOC 101 Introduction to SociologyS,F,W 2c 0.5

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. Speciai attention is given to Canadian society.

Not open to students who have taken Soc 107 (t), 101 (m), or 101 (u). 101 (m) is an introductory course intended as an elective for mathematics students or as a basis for a combined honours in Mathematics and Sociology. 101 (u) is especially designed for Planning students.

Also offered at Conrad Grebel, Renison and St. Jerome’s Colleges

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SOC 102 Social ProblemsS,F,W 2c 0.5

An examination of cultural forces that create social problems and failures in personal and institutional adjustments. Specific attention is paid to the problems of emotionai disturbance, poverty, delinquency and industrial disruptions in Canadian society.

Also offered at Renison College

SOC 103 Canadian SocietyS,F,W 2c 0.5

An introductory survey of Canadian society. This course will examine issues in the socio-historical development of Canadian society, its present social structure, organizations and ideologies.

SOC 104 Social Psychology and Everyday LifeS,F,W 2C 0.5

Introducing students to symbolic interaction, a sociological social psychology, this course examines: the impact of culture on socialization experiences; the development of self-identities and social reputations; and interaction patterns in a variety of casual, occupational and deviance contexts.

SOC 105 Perennial Themes in Social ThoughtS,F,W 2c 0.5

Both classical and recent social theorists are shown to exhibit common preoccupations, e.g. the relation of the individual to society, the foundations of government, survival through productivity and adaptation, society’s location in nature and the cosmos.

SOC 106 Collective BehaviourS,F,W 2C 0.5

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

SOC 107 Social Structure and CharacterS,F,W 2c 0.5

This course will examine the connections between organized social life and types of personalities found in it. Examples will be drawn from contemporary as well as historical situations.

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SOC 200 Marriage and the FamilyF,W 2c 0.5

A survey of sociological perspectives on marriage and the.famity in urban-industrial societies. Special attention is given to marriage and the family in Canada. Comparisons with U.S. and Britain will be undertaken.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 204 Sociology of AdolescenceFLW 2c 0.5

The social definitions of adolescence in crosscultural and historical perspective. Social roles of adolescence in the institutional structures of urbanindustrial societies with special emphasis on the family, education, and the economy. The relationship of adolescents’ social roles to processes of social change and stability. |

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 206 Sex RolesF,W 2c 0.5

An examination of male and female roles in contemporary Canadian society. Current and past roles of both sexes in different societies are considered. Selected topics of interest include sex role identity and its development, male role change, media images of men and women and men's and women’s liberation.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

Course Descriptions 467 Sociology

SOC 209 Family Origin and Personal IdentityF,W 2c 0.5

This course focuses on the intersection of biography and social structure within the family. Application of sociological theory and methods to students’ own family backgrounds will be used to illustrate the social bases of identity.

Prereq: Soc 107 or consent of instructor

SOC 214 Social InequalityF,W 2c 0.5

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.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 222 Juvenile DelinquencyF,W 2c 0.5

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.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 223 Deviance: Perspectives and ProcessesF,W 2c 0.5

The deviance-making process is examined in a variety of social contexts. Examines the emergence of rules and control agencies, the processes by which persons become involved in deviant activities, and the contingencies affecting persons’ careers as deviants.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 224 Law and Order: Regulating DevianceW 2c 0.5

Focusing on the “processes and problematics of social control”, this course examines: the conditions affecting the emergence of legal norms; the enforcement of criminal !aw; and the processing of offenders.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 227 Crime and SocietyF,W 2c 0.5

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.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 233 Social Psychology of Beliefs and AttitudesF,W 2c 0.5

Examines the nature of social beliefs and attitudes toward various groups in society, such as ethnic, political and religious groups. Considers the sources, organization and distribution of beliefs and attitudes, and their implications for Canadian society.

Prereq: Soc 101 or Psych 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 235 CommunicationF,W 2C 0.5

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. Prereq: Soc 107 or consent of instructor

SOC 236 Social MovementsFLW 2c 0.5

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

Prereq: Soc 101 or.consent of instructor

SOC 242 Industrial SociologyF,W 2c 0.5

Special emphasis is given in lectures, readings and assignments to the particular problems facing industrial Canada, especially in reference to regionalism, elitism, the multinational enterprise and the problem of foreign ownership.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 243 Occupational SociologyF,W 2C 0.5

An introduction to the study of work and occupations; the problems of occupational choice, occupational socialization and identification; the concepts of career and career mobility; the professionalization process, the nature of professions; the impact of occupation on life styles, leisure and retirement.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 247 Sociology of Death and DyingF,W 2C 0.5

The course deals with the current literature on death and dying; also, with the sociological implications of institutional housing of the terminal patients. Patterns of mortality as affecting different social groups and as reflecting differential life chances of individuals in society are described. North American issues of death and dying are considered against an historical background.

Prereq: Soc 107 or consent of instructor

Course Descriptions Sociology

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SOC 248 Health, Illness, and SocietyF,W 2c 0.5

This course focuses on the social aspects of health and illness, including social causes of illness, the social process of becoming ill, and the social consequences of being defined as ill.

Prereq: Soc 107 or consent of instructor

SOC 253 Population in Canadian SocietyF,W 2c 0.5

Study of the basic demographic processes in the population of Canada. Demographic implications for selected social institutions. Use of Canadian enumeration and registration data. Emphasis on immigration and immigration policy.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 254 Comparative Social! StructureF,W 2C 0.5

General theoretical and methodological issues facing comparative sociology; comparative methods at work in the treatment of Western and non- Western societies (including Canada).

Prereq: Soc 107 or consent of instructor

SOC 255 Third World DevelopmentF,W 2c 0.5

An analysis of issues of social and economic development in selected areas of the Third World, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 256 Ethnic and Racial RelationsF,W 2C 0.5

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

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 264 Sociology of ReligionF,W 2c 0.5

Religion is defined broadly and its relation to phenomena like totalitarian movements, psychoanalysis and drug experience examined. The features common to ail religions are explained, viz. myth, dogma, church, ritual, ethics, and religious experience.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 265 Political SociologyFLW 2c 0.5

The sociological analysis of the institutionalization of power, political movements, parties, conflict and its accommodation.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 266 Sociology of MilitarismF,W 2C 0.5

A sociological approach to the role of the military corporation in different structural and historical contexts. Topics include the professionalization of the military, the development of military technology and its implications for national and international society.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 267 Sociology of the Contemporary UniversityF,W 2C 0.5

How have recent demographic and economic changes in North America affected the organization and goals of higher learning? This course explores organizational crises and various attempts at containing and managing them.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 271 Introductory Sociological TheoryF,W 2c 0.5

An examination of the object and function of sociological theory in social research. Types of sociological theories. Discussion of selected classics of sociological theory.

Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

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SOC 280 Social Statistics and Social IndicatorsF,W 2C,2L 0.5

A first course in sociological statistics, sampling, central tendency, probability, covariance, as illustrated in specifically sociological data. Prereq: Soc 101 or consent of instructor

SOC 281 Methods |F 2c 0.5

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.

Prereq: Soc 101 or equivalent

SOC 282 Methods IIW 2c 0.5

Continuation of Research Methods |. 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. Prereq: Soc 281

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SOC 302 Comparative Sociology of YouthF,W 2c 0.5

The aim of this course is mainly to study the prevailing patterns and resulting problems connected with the ways in which different societies react to the emergence of new generations. Concentrates on an analysis of the 1960s.

Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course

Course Descriptions 469 Sociology

SOC 329 Crime as BusinessF,W 2C 0.5

Examines the inter-relatedness of crime and business, looking not only at the extent to which (1) crime represents business for its practitioners and (2) the criminal activities of legitimate business people, but also (3) the agencies regulating crime. Prereq: Soc 101 and one Sociology course in the 220 series

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SOC 340 Complex OrganizationsF,W 2C 0.5

Examines the role of large-scale organizations in industrial society, and their impact and influence. Ullustrations will be drawn from commerce and industry, as well as education, health services and government.

Prereq: Soc 101 and Soc 242

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SOC 342 Sociology of Industrial RelationsF,W 2c 0.5

Using sociological concepts and theories, the course will examine the nature of the relationship between employers and employees, current issues facing unions and management, and the character of accommodation which may be realized between the two.

Prereq: Soe 101 and Soc 242

SOC 343 Sociology of Health CareFLW 2c 0.5

Examination of the organizations which provide health care, including assumptions under which they operate, interactive roles played by all members, including patients, alternative arrangements for providing health care, and the social positions hetd by health professionals.

Prereq: Soc 101 and Soc 248

SOC 344 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 analyzed. Special emphasis will be given to the problems of leisure time in the later years of life. (Same as Kin 352 and Rec 361).

Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course

SOC 347 Sociology of LeisureW 3c 0.6

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 Rec 301).

Prereq: Two term courses in seciology

SOC 348 Sport in SocietyW,S 3C 0.5

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 Rec 303 and Kin 252).

Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course

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SOC 354 World Population ProblemsF,W 2c 0.5

Comparative Analysis of population problems across societies. Focus is on social institutions and their relationships to population. Emphasis on fertility and family planning.

Prereq: Soc 101 and Soc 253

SOC 364 Social ChangeF,W 2c 0.5

A systematic review and analysis of sources, patterns, processes, and consequences of social change. Special topics include: Marxism, social change in developing countries, the role of ideas, and the breakdown and reorganization of social structure.

Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course. Also offered at St. Jerome’s College

SOC 366 Urban SociologyF,W 2c 0.5

The comparative study of urbanization as a process; the culture and organization of cities, urban problems; special attention is given to industrial cities of Canada, with comparative reference to the principal cities of Western societies.

Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course

SOC 371 Philosophy of Social Science3¢ 0.5

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)

Prereq: Some previous work in a Social Science or in Philosophy.

SOC 380 Qualitative Methods: Field TechniquesF,W 2C 0.5

An application of symbolic interactionist theory, this course examines the contingencies affecting data collection and analysis of on-going group life. While doing field work, students have an opportunity to examine basic features of interactionist thought. Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course

Course Descriptions Sociology

SOC 381 Quantitative MethodsF,W 2c 0.5

Design and data analysis in contemporary sociological research, with an emphasis on the analysis of secondary data and computer applications..

Prereq: Soc 101 and Soc 280

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SOC 405 The Development of Sociological TheoryF,W 2c 0.5

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.

Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course (Soc 271 is recommended).

SOC 406 Contemporary Sociological TheoryF,W 2c 0.5 *

Development of sociological theory.in the 20th century. Included is discussion of current theoretical work.

Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course (Soc 271 is recommended).

Soc 404A,B,C,D,E,H,K,M,N,P,S,X S,F,W 0.5 Directed Readings

Selected readings and essay assignments under the direction of a faculty member.

Prereq: Fourth year standing in Sociology

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SOC 440A Directed Readings in Deviance, Criminology, and CorrectionsF,W 0.5

Instructors: Prus, Vaz, Wipper and others.

SOC 440B Directed Readings in Social PsychologyF,W 0.5

instructors: Lambert, Prus, and others.

SOC 440C Directed Readings in Social InequalityF,W 0.5

Instructors: Costa-Pinto, Curtis, Goyder, Hunter, and others.

SOC 440D Directed Readings in Quantitative Methods and StatisticsF,W 0.5

instructors: Goyder, Hunter, McDaniel and others.

SOC 440E Directed Readings in Social Theory Instructors: Costa-Pinto, DeGré, Fallding, and othersF,W 0.5

SOC 440H Directed Readings in the FamilyFLW 0.5

Instructors: Faliding, Fasick, Kirk, and others.

SOC 440K Directed Readings in Industry, Work and Complex Organizations ,F,W OOS

Instructors: Scott, Wipper, and others.

SOC 440M Directed Readings in ReligionF,W 0.5

Instructors: Faliding, Westhues, and others.

SOC 440N Directed Readings in DemographyF,W 0.5

Instructors: Kubat, McDaniel, and others.

SOC 440S Directed Readings in Developing NationsF,W 0.5

Instructors: Costa-Pinto, Wipper, and others.

SOC 440V Directed Readings in Sex RolesF,W 0.5

instructors: McDaniel and others.

SOC 440X Directed Readings in Medical SociologyF,W 0.5

Instructors: McDaniel and others.

SOC 499 Senior Honours EssayY 1.0

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.

Prereq: Fourth year Sociology Honours.

Conrad Grebel College

SOC 190G Sociology of Dissent

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SOC 207G Sociology of Education

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SOC 220G Sociology of Business ManagementF,W 3c 0.5

A study of the structure, stratification and social roles in the organization, operation and management of small businesses. Attention will also be given to decision making, labour-management relations, the institutionalization of value systems, and job satisfaction.

SOC 225G Sociology of Sects and CultsW 3C 0.5

A sociological analysis of religious groups and movements considered deviant by the dominant societies.

Course Descriptions / 471 Sociology .

SOC 275G The Mennonites as a Sociological CommunityF,S 3C 0.5

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, charter resources, integration, family system, life ceremonies, adaptation to change, and survival techniques will be examined.

Prereq: An introductory social science course.

SOC 286G Sociology of Ecology

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SOC 290G Utopian Communities Past and PresentW 3C 0.5

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.

Prereq: An introductory social science course.

SOC 307G Problems in Contemporary Education

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SOC 326G Issues in Third-World Development

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SOC 370G Sociology of LawF 3C 0.5

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, civii rights and mass media.

Prereq: Third year standing in a social science course or by permission.

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SOC 377G Studies in the Sociology of the Mennonites0.5

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

Prereq: Permission of the instructor.

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