SOCIOLOGY

230.101 (S)

INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (3) Bennett / Cherlin   Limit 15 per section  The course introduces students to the basic sociological concepts and perspectives, and applies them to a variety of topics including family, work, and the dynamics of class, gender, and racial/ethnic inequalities in the United States and globally.

Lec.

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02

03

04

05

06

MT 10 11

Th 11

Th 12

Th 1

Th 2

F 11

F 12

230.110 (S)

(W)

LATIN AMERICANS AND LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES: HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES (3) Ybarra
Limit 25   Formerly 230.350 This course will discuss the historical and socio-political antecedent leading to Latin American immigration to the U.S., and the subsequent Latino immigration patterns that have emerged in this country. The course will focus on the impact of this immigration on Latino identity and culture, particularly in terms of language, traditions, gender and familial issues, and social and political organizations and movements. While this course is based on sociological analysis, it will be taught in an interdisciplinary fashion and will utilize film, music, and literature to supplement sociological readings. Cross-listed with Latin American Studies Course canceled 5/03/06

Sec. 01

ThF 10:30-12

230.150 (S)

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3) Agarwala  Limit 13 15 per section    
This course focuses on problems of development and underdevelopment in third world countries, on global inequalities in wealth and welfare more generally.  Students will be introduced to the main theoretical perspectives on international development, as well as debates around historical and contemporary dynamics of global social change.
Cross-listed with Political Science

Sections 05 & 06 added 7/06/06

Lec.

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02

03

04

05

06

MT 3

W 2

W 3

Th 2

Th 3

W 2

W 3

230.203 (S)

INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETIES (3) von der Heydt-Coca   Limit 25  This course is designed as an introduction to Latin America's Societies for Beginners. The course is organized thematically, providing a survey of Latin America through its historical, economic, social, political and cultural dimensions. We will analyze the pre-columbian civilizations and the legacy of development. It will offer fundamental background information to build a solid base for further specialization in a region or a theme. Course added 7/19/06

Sec. 01

ThF 9-10:30

230.205 (Q,S)

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STATISTICS (4) McDonald  Limit 20 students per section
This course will introduce students to the application of statistical techniques commonly used in sociological analysis.  Hands-on computer experience with statistical software and analysis of data from various fields of social research.

Lec.

Sec. 01

02

ThF 10:30-12

T 1

W 3

230.301 (S)

CLASS, POWER, AND IDEOLOGY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE (3) Hough   Limit 25  This course will present students with a range of issues related to social class from a comparative and world historical perspective. Students will be exposed to key sociological theories of social class formation and class-based power. A range of current and historical case studies from different regions of the world will be examined to highlight the diverse ways in which class power is exercised, legitimated, and resisted. Course added 7/19/06

Sec. 01

ThF 12-1:30

230.304 (S)

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL CONTROL IN SCHOOLS (3) Plank   Limit 30  We will ask: “How do arrangements of tasks, rewards, roles and opportunities in schools affect student learning, behavior, and sense of attachment?” And “In what ways are social control processes in schools related to the demands and dynamics of other institutions, particularly the family and the labor market?” Before addressing these questions, we will define social organization and social control, and describe the forms (both intended and unintended) they take in schools.

Sec. 01

ThF 9-10:30

230.309 (S)

SEGREGATION AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY (3) Bennett   Limit 30
This course presents an in-depth study of racial and ethnic residential segregation and its relationship to social and economic inequality. Students will explore the history of residential segregation in the United States, its patterns and causes, as well as its social, economic, and demographic consequences. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and films, students will gain insight into racial and ethnic inequality across several social economic and demographic domains.
Cross-listed with Africana Studies

Sec. 01

TW 2-3:30

230.321 (S)
(W)

REVOLUTION, REFORM, AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN CHINA (3) Andreas   Limit 25 15 25    This course explores various aspects of social inequality in china during the Mao Zedong and the post-Mao reform eras. We will examine inequality within villages, the rural/urban divide, urban inequality, education and health policies, and gender and ethnic relations. Each of these issue areas will be tackled analytically, but the aim is also to understand what it was/is like to live in china during and after the Mao era.  The course is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies

Sec. 01

MTW 2

230.328 (S)

(W)

SOCIOLOGY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (3) Entwisle   Limit 25  Prereq: One prior social science course. 
A survey of sociological research and theory on life cycle stages from infancy through adulthood with emphasis on continuity and change.

Lec.

Sec. 01

M 1-3

Th 1

191.340 (S)

EDUCATION POLITICS IN URBAN AMERICA (3) Hayes   Limit 25 15
Cross-listed with Political Science, History, Anthropology, Africana Studies

Sec. 01

Th 2-4

362.111(H,S)

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (3)  Richards Limit 15 Cross-listed with Africana Studies

Sec. 01

ThF 12-1:30

362.375 (H,S)
(W)

BEBOP, MODERNISM AND CHANGE (3) Hayes   Limit 25
Cross-listed with Africana Studies

Sec. 01

T 2-5

230.500

INDEPENDENT STUDY

230.502

SENIOR HONORS PROGRAM

230.504

RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP

230.506

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH Course added 9/26/06

230.508

INTERNSHIP

230.600

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STATISTICS McDonald   Limit 15 This course will introduce students to the application of statistical techniques commonly used in sociological analysis

Lec.

Sec. 01

ThF 10:30-12

M 10

230.608

PROSEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY Alexander   Limit 10

Sec. 01

T 12

230.610

SEMINAR ON CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARATIVE RESEARCH   Kohn   Limit 15     A critical examination of the research literature in this domain, with special attention to the logic of cross-national comparative analysis and to the methods used for assuring comparability of concepts and indices in cross-national research.

Sec. 01

T 10-12

230.617

SEMINAR ON IMMIGRATION Hao Limit 15     In-depth reading and discussion of theories and research on immigration to the U.S. theoretical issues include international migration, immigration, and assimilation. Research topics include: the impact of U.S. immigration laws on immigrant inflows and stocks, self-selection of immigrants, the impact of immigration on the native-born population, and the adaptation of the first and second generations. The course focuses on immigration since 1965 and its related controversies and debates.

Sec. 01
 

W 10-12

230.622

SEMINAR ON LIMITED DEPENDENT VARIABLE MODELS Cherlin Limit 15     This course introduces students to techniques for the analysis of event histories and categorical data such as logistic regression, hazard models, and other censored and truncated regression models. Students will do exercises using sample data and statistical software.

Sec. 01

Th 3-5pm

230.800

INDEPENDENT STUDY

230.801

RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP

230.802

DISSERTATION RESEARCH

230.804

RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP

230.811

TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP