A survey and analysis of theories of human social interaction and society from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Works of theorists, such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Simmel, and Mead will be considered. Emphasis is on the development of sociology as a discipline. Required for majors.
A sociological study of gender as a socially and culturally constructed phenomenon. Topics shall include the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity and class; sexualities; gender and social movements; sociological theories concerning gender; feminist theory; and research on the relevance of gender to various subfields of sociology.
A sociological study of the extent and nature of crime, delinquency, and more general deviant behavior. Topics may include the relationship between crime, deviance and law; measurement of crime and deviance; sociological theories of crime and deviance; and crime/deviance typologies.
A sociological study of the extent and nature of crime, delinquency, and more general deviant behavior. Topics may include the relationship between crime, deviance and law; measurement of crime and deviance; sociological theories of crime and deviance; and crime/deviance typologies.
A sociological study of the extent and nature of crime, delinquency, and more general deviant behavior. Topics may include the relationship between crime, deviance and law; measurement of crime and deviance; sociological theories of crime and deviance; and crime/deviance typologies.
Current research and conceptual developments in a selected topic or subfield of sociology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Current research and conceptual developments in a selected topic or subfield of sociology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Current research and conceptual developments in a selected topic or subfield of sociology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Current research and conceptual developments in a selected topic or subfield of sociology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
A sociological study of a special topic central to the scientific study of crime, law, or deviance. May include such topics as deviant subcultures; substance use; social control of crime; crime and media; and inequalities and crime. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits under different subtitles.
