COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Sociology
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COURSES 220 Sociology (3)
Chair: Richard W. Flory, Ph.D. FACULTY Professor: Nishida Assistant Professor: Flory OBJECTIVES
441 Development of Social Thought (3) Outstanding social thinkers to the I9th century; ideas are compared and contrasted within the various societies as background to the development of contemporary socio logical theory. Prerequisites: Psychology 210. 442 Contemporary Sociological Theory (3) Survey of sociological theory with emphasis on 20th century con tribu- tions; status of sociological inquiry and theory; relationship of sociology to such allied fields as anthropology, psychol- ogy, economics, education and political science. Prerequisites: Sociology 441. 443 Methods of Sociological Research I (3) Survey and evaluation of methods of planning, collecting, classifying and analyzing soc ial research data. Detailed study of the sc ient ifi c method of inquiry, introduction to the use of experimenta l designs in socio logical research. Prerequisites: Psychology 210; 18 units of sociology. 444 Methods of Sociological Research II (3) A continuation of the Methods of Sociological Research I course where the student will be involved in plan- ning and conducting a minor research project. Prerequisites: Psy- cho logy 210; 18 units of sociology,
between education and sociology; analysis of the social functions of edu- cation and the socialization process, the school and the community, the school as a social institution. 346 Urban Sociology (3) The urban community and urbaniza- tion; its growth, institutions , values and problems; scientific study of pop- ulation from the spatial patterning and mobility viewpoint; effect of urbanization upon institutions; social relations and national economy. 348 Social Change and Development (3) Sources and consequences of change in society: classical and contemporary theo- ries of social change and interpretation of social trends; historical, economic, political and social factors shaping national and international development; the dynamics of planned and unplanned change and the effect on pol itics, eco- nomics, religion, culture and society. 351 Collective Behavior (3) An analysis of the nature , elements, and theories of collective behavior: crowd behavior, mass contagion, civil disorder and collective violence, disas- ter behavior and panic, diffuse collec- tives, behavior in public places and
Sociological concepts with emphasis on group life, culture, social ization, social institutions, social processes and change. Theoretical as well as practi- cal application of interaction and its
The sociology major is designed to acquaint the student with the prin- cipal problems and issues in sociology; to teach the application of knowledge to occupations and professions and to prepare for further graduate study. Upon completion of the major in sociology, the student should be able to identify the foremost individuals, their work and the major ideas of any given period of the development of social thought; use in a meaningful way the ter- minology of sociology and other social sciences so as to evaluate the content of learned periodicals and converse with others in the related fields; feel a deep personal concern for human need due to a systematic exposure to the pressing social dilemmas that face us daily; appre- ciate the relevance of sociological insight to the Christian who would be aware, car- ing, progressive and productive; clarify the basic tensions between sociology and theology (both actual and imagined); defend the study of sociology as a desir- able Christian Liberal arts major and as a necessary prerequisite for awide range of professional fields; participate with social and religious agencies on a paraprofes- sional level through direct involvement in various social agencies; formulate sound critical judgment of current social research; conduct independent study or research and produce scholarly results; and be prepared for graduate study or career opportunities in various public and private social service agencies, research, business or Christian service. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor ofArts degree in Socio/,o{!J is offered upon completion of the univer- sity baccalaureate and major require- ment. The sociology major requires the completion of 30 units, 24 of which must be upper division, including 220, 441, 442, 443 and 444. In addition, Psychology 210 is required as a sup- porting course. MINOR A Socioi,ogy Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units of sociology of which 15 must be upper division courses.
effect on individuals in groups. 320 Marriage and the Family (3)
Preparation for marriage through proper mate selection process; bene- fits , challenges and problems of the marital dyad; economic, legal, physical, sexual, social, psychological and spiri- tual areas of ana lysis of American courtship and marriage patterns; Chris- tian and non-Christian perspectives. 330 Juvenile Delinquency (3) Character, extent and cause of juve- nile delinquency; both personal and environmental. Past and current the- ories of youth crime; modern meth- ods of incarceration, control and treatment. Changing response of the laws, police, courts and the public. 333 Criminology (3) Social and psychological factors in criminal behavior; criminal law and criminal justice; prevention and con- trol; trends in theory and correctional procedures, probation, parole. 335 Deviant Behavior (3) Theoretical orientati ons to social as well as personal disorganization that result from the ro le conflict, socia l conflict, normlessness or alienation; individual and soc ial deviance that relates to group processes and struc- tures will be presented and discussed . 340 Political Sociology (3) Analysis of the social processes of poli- tics and government; including democ- racy, total itarian ism, sociali sm, fascism, Marxism, communism, conseryatism and liberalism. Power authority and voting behavior of social groups, issues and influences on political processes in the United States will be stressed. 342 Ethnic and Minority Groups (3) Analysis of ethnic, racial and cultural minorities in the U.S. and se lected world cultures and societies through use of basic concepts of race, racism, prejudice, discrimination , stereotypes; theoretical as we ll as practical applica- tion of concepts and effects on selected minority-majority relationships and racial , ethn ic and cultural groups. 344 Sociology of Education (3) Education as a social process and social institution; the relationship between education and other social institutions,
selected social movements. 355 Medical Sociology (3)
including Sociology 443. 460 Topics in Sociology (3)
Sociological description and analysis of the health and medical institutions; cul- tural factors in conceptions of disease, health and the healing profession. Social structure and the role of personnel in medical fac ilities; relation of illness to income, housing, occupation, place of res- idence and other socio-economic factors. 362 Social Problems (3) Major problems of social maladjust- ment from the viewpo int of the underlying processes of individual and socia l disorganization; deviant behavior, such as mental disorders , crime and delinquency, suicide, drug and alcohol addiction; social disorga- nization, such as population prob- lems, fami ly, poverty and war. 367 Field Instruction (3) Opportunity to integrate classroom learn- ing with actual on-the:iob u·aining in a social work agency. Variety of available agency se ttings with placement based upon interest and academic background. 402 Sociology of Religion (3) Analysis of religious practices that affect society and social factors that affect religious practices; Christian and non-Christian beliefs and institutions.
Variable offering to include a critical analys is of selected topics such as Women, the Church and Society; Soci- ology of Culture; Modernity, Morality and Society; The Church, Community and Society. 465 Integration Seminar (3) Issues in the contemporary world addressed from an interdisciplinary social science and biblical perspective. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. 470 Independent Study (1-3) Prerequisite: senior status with sociol- ogy major and prior to registration , consent of a professor to act as sponsor. The student must have the ability to assume responsibili ty for independent work and to prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in conference with faculty sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly.
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