21. Introduction to Political Sociology
08F, 09F: 10A
This course examines the relationship between the social and political order
with a view towards identifying and examining how politics is shaped by other
events in societies and in turn shapes them. Readings and discussions will
focus on the close connection between the political arena and its actors and
social institutions. Attention is given to sociological aspects of the family,
communities, economic institutions, and political parties. Special emphasis is
placed on the dynamics of political power, participation, socialization,
communication, and recruitment. Dist: SOC; WCuIt: W. Dixon
22. The Sociology of International Development (formerly 66) (course
syllabus)
09S, 10S: 12
This course will introduce students to the major sociological perspectives
on economic and political development, with emphasis on developing countries.
Among the views to be considered are modernization, which assumes that later
developing countries will follow paths once traveled by today's advanced
countries; and dependency and world system theories, which view the integration
of less developed countries into the world market as problematic and, under
certain conditions, even disadvantageous. We will test these theories by
applying them to specific cases. A major part of the course will focus on the
economic miracle of East Asian countries, as well as cases that have not been
so successful. Other important topics to be studied include the influence of
states, markets, and multinational corporations in economic development; the
relationship between different modes of development and income distribution;
and political development and the prospects for democratization. Open to all
classes. Dist: INT. Parsa.
23. Social Movements (formerly 67) (course
syllabus)
Not offered in the period 08F through 10S
This course focuses on the origins and role of social movements in shaping
the structure of contemporary societies. After examining theories of
social movements, we will apply them to the American civil rights movement and
to revolutionary movements in developing countries. Finally, we will
explore the causes of revolutions in Iran, Nicaragua, and the Philippines, and
explain the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, revolutionary socialism, and
democracy in these three countries. Open to all classes. Dist: SOC; WCult: W.
Parsa.
25. Democratization in Developing Countries (course
syllabus)
09S, 10S: 10
The road to democratization in most countries in recent years has been
marked by large-scale social movements. This course will begin with an
examination of various theories of democracy and democratization . It will
specifically analyze the role of class, culture, ideology, and religion in the
democratization process. Finally, we will apply the theories to the three cases
of South Korea, Indonesia, and Iran, three countries with mixed successes. Open
to all classes. Dist: INT; WCuIt: NW. Parsa.
27. Organizations in Society (course
syllabus)
08F, 09F: 10
Much of modern life takes place within a wide variety of complex, formal
organizations, from multi-national corporations, to churches, from social
service agencies to volunteer organizations. In this course we will learn about
the structure, internal processes, and environments of different forms of
organization. Our focus is on sociological theories and empirical research,
from a macro-sociological perspective. Our objective will be to learn about how
organizations work, as well as to gain an understanding of the impact of
organizations on society and in our lives. Dist: SOC; WCult: W. Anthony.
28. Health Care and Health Care Policy (course
syllabus)
Not offered in the period 08F through 10S
This course examines the health care system in the United States, focusing
on the roles and operations of health care institutions and providers. The
objective throughout the course is to develop a comprehensive and critical
perspective on current fields and issues in medical sociology. The course
consists of five sections, progressing from macro-level to micro-level analyses
of the delivery of health care, and returning to the macro-level to discuss
recent policy changes and debates in the health care system. Dist SOC; WCult:
W. Anthony.
29. The Sociology of Work (formerly 39) (course
syllabus)
08F, 09F: 12
This course examines the sociological dimensions of work, occupations, and
employment relations. Specific topics may include: the structure of work,
historical and contemporary changes in the organizational context of work, ways
in which work both creates and reflects social divisions, occupations and
professions, occupational socialization and choice, and the intersection of
work and family. Hollister
30. Deviance and Social Control (course
syllabus)
09S: 12
Students of society seem always to have been fascinated with explaining why
some members deviate from commonly accepted rules. This course examines the
major sociological explanations of deviance. We will explore the identification
of certain behaviors as deviant, the process of becoming deviant, the
management of a deviant identity, and the development of deviant subcultures.
The course concludes with an examination of societal reactions to and the
treatment of deviance and deviants. Examples of deviant and social control
activities that may be considered include prostitution, religious cults, youth
gangs, witchcraft, the handicapped, and asylums. Open to all classes. Dist:
SOC; WCuIt: W. King.
31. Youth and Society (formerly 49) (course
syllabus)
10S: 2A
This course is designed to acquaint students with selected sociological
concepts, theories, and their applications to problems in the sociology of
developing adolescents. We will focus on a few topics in the field
providing the opportunity to analyze some highly controversial issues in a
systematic and rigorous manner, and examine areas of current research interest
and activity. Major topic areas include theories of achievement and
educational attainment, tracking, peer interaction, minority youth, girls,
adolescent sexuality, and identity. Herman.
10W: 11
This course is an exploration of the economic, cultural, social and
political dynamics of "home" in contemporary U. S. society. The concept, "home"
invariably invokes multiple and sometimes conflicting ideas -- a physical
dwelling, family, economic property, birthplace, nationality, environment,
haven, etc.. We speak of "home sweet home," "dream home," "home is where the
heart is," "sweet home Alabama" "homeland," "there's no place like home," and
"homies." In the course, we will consider the home as a social context that
profoundly shapes our personal and collective identities, gender roles and
interpersonal relationships, class status and divisions, racial-ethnic
memberships and conflicts, plus values and political ideals. The course will
emphasize the homestead as economic property and the implications of its
location, design, artifacts and domestic lifestyles for the cultivation of
model subjects, consumers or citizens. Theoretical, empirical and
interpretative materials in the course may touch on subjects as varied as
housing and home ownership, shopping and hyperconsumption, food & kitchen
culture, family values and the modeling of marriage and family life, the home
improvement industry, and home and self makeovers on reality television. Dist:
SOC. WCult: W. King
33. Self and Society (formerly 47) (course
syllabus)
09S, 10S: 2A
Social psychology is the study of the relationships between the individual
and society. It is an interdisciplinary field to which the work of
sociologists, psychologists, and occasionally scholars from other disciplines
is relevant. This course introduces students to social psychology primarily
from a sociological perspective. The course will examine the theoretical
perspectives that have been used to study social psychology. It will also
explore empirical research that has been done to examine these theories.
Moreover, it will provide opportunities for students to explore particular
social psychological issues in greater depth both within and across particular
social psychological perspectives. Finally, the course will show why
sociology is important for social psychology and why social psychology is
important for sociology. In sum, this course is a general survey of the
field that enables students to develop a critical but constructive sense of the
theoretical and methodological issues in social psychology, and an
understanding of the relevance of social psychology for other aspects of
sociology. Dist: SOC. Lively.
46. Constructing Black Womanhood (Identical to AAAS 25 and WGST 33) (course
syllabus)
Not offered in the period 08F through 10S
This course is a critical examination of the historical and contemporary
status of black women in the United States, as presented in fiction, primary
accounts, and social science literature. We will explore the nature, extent,
and consequences of the multiple discriminations of race, sex, and class, as
the context in which these women shaped their social roles and identities
within the black community and the larger society. We will consider the themes
of family, motherhood, and sexuality; educational, economic and political
participation; aesthetics and religious traditions; self and social images.
Dist: SOC; WCult: CI. King.
47. Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (formerly 42) (course
syllabus)
09W, 10W: 2A
This course examines the development, maintenance, and relevance of
panethnic groups in the United States. The course begins with a review of the
theory on ethnic/racial identity. What is ethnicity? What is
race? What are the boundaries and markers for being a member of an ethnic
or racial group? The class will spend approximately 2 -3 weeks on each
panethnic group addressing the following questions: What does it mean to be
African-American, Latino, Asian American or White? Who belongs to that
group and why? Does the label capture the complexity of the group?
Why is it necessary to have the label and who benefits? What are the
political ramifications of using these labels? Dist: SOC. WCult: W. Shiao.
48. Immigration, Race and Ethnicity (formerly 64, Identical to
Geography 28 and Latino Studies 40) (course
syllabus)
09S, 10S: 10
This course examines twentieth-century immigration to the United States.
This course pays special attention to issues of race and ethnicity. The course
begins with a brief history of US immigration and then thematically covers
specific topics such as economic impacts and costs, social mobility,
citizenship, transnationalism, assimilation, and religious issues and their
relationship to the immigrant experience. We highlight differences within and
between Latino, Asian, and European groups throughout the course. The class
will be a combination of lectures, discussions, and video/film presentations.
Class members are expected to have read material thoroughly and be prepared to
discuss readings in class. On occasion students will be asked to present
readings to the class and prepare discussion questions. Dist: SOC; WCult: CI.
Wright.
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