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Crime and punishment seem to be a constant in contemporary society, but few people understand the philosophical and historical processes that created our current system of justice and penality. In this course, students explore both classical and modern theories and research to understand the...

How do sociologists and anthropologists gather the data that informs our understanding of the social world? Students examine the distinctive quantitative and qualitative approaches used in sociological and anthropological research. Students learn the practical application of research design and data...

A sociological analysis of the family including sex roles, children's rights, adoption and identity, marriage, divorce, socialization, and change in both historical communities and modern industrial societies.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in one of the following: ANTH 1120, SOCI 1120, 1121...

This course will investigate role of popular culture in everyday life from a variety of sociological perspectives. It will examine how 'popular' culture differs from other cultural forms, and the ways in which it is bound up with larger social and cultural processes.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-"...

Urban sociologists study the impacts and consequences of urbanization on individuals, groups, and the environment. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the study of contemporary urban environments from a sociological perspective. Students acquire the foundational knowledge, research...

Sociology provides tools to understand our own lives and society, as well as distant ones. Students are introduced to models and concepts sociologists use to think about society in terms of its maintenance and construction through everyday social interactions. Subjects that may be explored include...

Beginner's courses in oral and written language; a prerequisite to the concentrated study of Spanish. Introductory courses for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish.

A first year course designed to teach students to "think on their feet" by means of activities emphasizing speaking and listening skills. Native speakers of Spanish not admitted.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C+" grade in SPAN 1115 or 1118 (or equivalent) (may be taken after or concurrently with SPAN...

Beginner's courses in oral and written language; a prerequisite to the concentrated study of Spanish. Introductory courses for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in SPAN 1115.

Oral and written practise including grammar review and composition; the reading of selected authors in the Spanish language.A student who has attended secondary school in Spanish speaking country may not register in any first or second year Spanish course without permission of the department...