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Sociology
201
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Introductory Sociology
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Sociology as a discipline examines how the society in which we live influences our thinking and behaviour. An introduction to sociology through the study of society, social institutions, group behaviour and social change.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Sociology
301
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Topics in Sociology
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A variety of sociological topics are explored at an introductory level.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
303
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Sociology of Gender
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A sociological exploration of the way genders are constructed and how they play-out at the level of individuals and institutions, and in diverse social contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
307
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Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada
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The dynamics of Indigenous groups' relations with each other and the larger society. Topics include decolonization and relations with the state, demography, Indigenous organizations, Indigenous nationalism and nation-building, power, social class and public policy.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
309
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Alberta Society
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Sociological introduction to the ideology, composition, dynamics, and institutions of Albertan society, using external comparisons where relevant.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
311
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Introductory Social Statistics I
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Univariate and bivariate statistics for survey data. Topics include cross tabular analysis, the normal distribution, confidence intervals for means, hypothesis testing, Chi-squared and F distributions and bivariate linear regression analysis. In labs statistical software to analyze survey data will be used.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit towards degree requirements will be given for only one of Sociology 311 and Engineering 319, Psychology 300, 312, Statistics 205, 213, 217, 327.
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Sociology
313
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Introductory Social Research Methods
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Research processes including problem definition, data collection and analyses; quantitative and qualitative strategies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
315
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Introductory Social Statistics II
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Multivariate statistics for survey data; and measurement issues in quantitative research. Topics include reliability, multivariate tabular analysis, multiple regression, dummy variable regression, statistical interaction and path analysis. In labs statistical software to test measurement and causal models will be used.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 311.
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Sociology
321
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Sociology of Health and Illness
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Introduction to social factors influencing health, illness, and medicine. Topics covered may include the organization of medical institutions and occupations, the socialization of medical professionals, the social construction of illness, social determinants of health, and comparative health-care systems and policy.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
325
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Introduction to Deviance and Social Control
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The presentation and analysis of theories of criminality and of non-criminal deviance, methods to uncover the incidence of deviance and criminality, a survey of forms of deviant and criminal behaviours, and the social and institutional responses to them.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
327
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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Introduction to the field of criminal justice in Canada from a sociological perspective. May include: examination of the definitions of crime; crime measurement; institutional responses to crime by the police, the courts and correctional services; and alternatives to the justice model.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Sociology 327 and 427 will not be allowed.
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Sociology
331
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Classical Sociological Theory
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The development of sociological theory from the nineteenth century to the Second World War.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
333
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Contemporary Sociological Theory
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The development of sociological theory from the Second World War to the present.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 331.
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Sociology
341
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Social Psychology
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A wide range of interdependent individual and social topics that influence our thinking, feeling, and behaviour. Topics may include social cognition, perception, social experience, group behaviour, social interaction, and emotions.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Sociology 341 and Psychology 345 will not be allowed.
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Sociology
345
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Mass Communication
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A critical, theoretically-informed look at what it means to live in a society in which the forms and content of mass media/mass communication – and our uses of them – shape our lives in significant ways.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
353
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Urban Sociology
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Discusses the impact of urbanization on social relationships by analyzing city living in historical and global perspective but also through local issues such as density and neighbourhoods.Ìý Provides a sociological perspective on issues that cities are facing today.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
355
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Population and Society
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Introduction to social demography – the study of population structure (size, composition and distribution) and processes (fertility, mortality and migration). Focuses on both empirical and theoretical relationships between demography, social change and structured inequality.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
365
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Social Stratification
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Introduction to the sociological study of social inequalities and stratification and the major theoretical explanations of social inequalities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
371
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Sociology of Families
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A sociological examination of family life in all its multiple and changing forms. Topics may include key transitions and common practices in family life; gender, sexuality and family life, and family life in cross-cultural context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
373
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Sociology of Aging
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Social and institutional factors associated with aging in modern society.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
375
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Sociology of Ethnicity and Racialization
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Introduction to the forms of ethnic and racial dynamics in selected cases around the world. Such concepts as identity, ethnicity, race, racialization, racism, assimilation, integration, pluralism, colonialism, post-colonialism, transnationalism and diasporas are examined in theoretical and cross-national contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
377
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Sociology of Religion
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An introduction to the theories and concepts utilized by sociologists to interpret religious behaviour and the organization of religion.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
393
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Sociology of Work
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A sociological perspective for gaining a better understanding of the meaning and nature of work. Provides an overview of core concepts and current topics fundamental to understanding work in society.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
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Sociology
399
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Sociology of Sport
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Organized around the theme of social problems in sport, examines sports-related behaviour, consumption, and sponsorship. A variety of approaches shows how sport is socially constructed and embodies different meanings for different groups of people.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 201.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Sociology 399 and Kinesiology 244 will not be allowed.
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Sociology
401
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Advanced Topics in Sociology
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A variety of specialized sociological topics are explored at an advanced level.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
403
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Topics in Gender Relations
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Selected themes and issues in the sociology of gender relations. Topics such as illness, consumer society, environmental risk, compassion, homelessness, poverty and identity have recently been explored.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 303 and 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
405
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Topics in Canadian Social Structure
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A macro-level examination of Canadian social structure including a socio-developmental analysis of selected Canadian institutions such as bilingualism, regionalism, multiculturalism, multinational corporations, and ethnic stratification. Critical examination of sociological models for the study of Canadian society.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
407
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Sociology of the Body
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Considers aspects of the lived body and the body as object of social construction, modification, and regulation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 321.
Also known as:
(formerly Sociology 401.15)
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Sociology
409
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Social Determinants of Health
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An advanced study of health in a social context. Examines the social determinants of health and illness outcomes along with their implications for public policies conducive to better health.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 321.
Also known as:
(formerly Sociology 401.16)
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Sociology
413
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Qualitative Research Methods
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Research methods such as participant observation, naturalistic observation, interviewing, non-reactive techniques, and life histories, and methodological issues such as gaining access to subjects, and issues pertaining to the ethics of research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313.
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Sociology
419
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Topics in the Sociology of Health and Illness
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Advanced analysis of selected themes and issues in the sociology of health and illness.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 321.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
421
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Topics in Deviance and Criminology
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Advanced study of contemporary issues in the research in deviance and crime.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 325 and 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
423
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The Sociology of Youth Crime
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Explanations of the criminal activities of young people including an assessment of treatment strategies and legal regimes developed in response to this behaviour.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 327 and 313.
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Sociology
425
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The Sociology of Violence
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An exploration of violence in a variety of situations and social institutions and more general patterns of victimization in contemporary society.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 325.
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Sociology
427
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The Social Organization of Criminal Justice
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Comparative social organization of the criminal justice system from a sociological perspective; special attention to and analysis of the structure of the Canadian criminal justice system.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 327 and 313.
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Sociology
429
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The Sociology of Law
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Sociological problems regarding the origin, impact and definition of law, dispute resolution, and the relationship between law and social change.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 327 and 313.
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Sociology
435
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The Sociology of Knowledge
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The study of knowledge as a social practice; theories of knowledge, representation and interpretation; practical knowledge in everyday life; the role of organized knowledge in social domains such as science, biomedicine, bureaucracy, social service administration and professional occupations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 331 and 333.
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Sociology
443
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Topics in Social Psychology
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An advanced study of social processes and interactions of persons in groups with some methodological considerations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 341 and 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
445
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Visual Sociology
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Visual representation in contemporary society. Social Practices of making and using Visual images, such as photographs. The use of visual methods in sociological research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313, 331, and 333.
Also known as:
(formerly Sociology 401.36)
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Sociology
453
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Topics in Urban Sociology
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Critical analysis of theories of urban institutional and ecological characteristics. Emphasis is on comparative data derived from a sample of world cities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 353.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
461
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Worker Movements and Labour Unions
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A social movement perspective on working class struggle and accommodation in capitalist societies. Historical and contemporary movements will be considered, with an emphasis on Canada.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and one of 331, 333, or 365.
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Sociology
467
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Ethnic Relations in Canada
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An introduction to the structure and form of ethnic (racial) group relations in Canada. Contemporary relations will be analyzed from a historical perspective.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 375.
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Sociology
471
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Topics in the Sociology of Families
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Selected themes and issues in the sociology of families.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 371 and 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
475
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Topics in Race and Ethnic Relations
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Advanced analysis of selected themes and issues in race and ethnic relations within the framework of theory and research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 375.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
483
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Topics in Social Inequalities and Social Justice
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Advanced, critical analysis of the causes and consequences of dimensions of social stratification and patterned inequalities. Teaching and learning practices are organized around social justice principles, i.e. ensuring the representation of diverse voices and perspectives.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 307, 313 and 365.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
485
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Topics in Social Theory
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Exploration of selected themes in social theory to develop advanced knowledge of specific social theorists and schools of social theory.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 333.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
487
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Sociology of Development
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A study of the process of change and modernization in the developing areas of the world.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and one of 331, 333.
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Sociology
493
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Topics in the Sociology of Work
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Selected themes and issues in the sociology of work. May include gender and work, families and work, and the sociology of organizations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313 and 393.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
499
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Field School/Seminar in Sociology
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A variety of specialized topics explored through concentrated learning opportunities. May include urban issues, the self in society, settlement and immigration, and disorder and crime.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
501
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Directed Reading
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Independent study of a variety of advanced topics under the supervision of a member of the department.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-3T)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 315, and 333 and at least 6 units Sociology at the 400 level, and consent of the Department.
Notes:
May be counted only twice towards the major field requirements in Sociology.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
504
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Integrative Seminar
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Advanced topics in sociology to facilitate special research projects, especially community-engaged and/or group research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313, 315, 333, at least 6 units in courses labelled Sociology at the 400 level, and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
590
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Sociology Honours Thesis and Seminar
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Students will conduct an independent research project under the direction of a supervisor. In the seminar, students will discuss and present their projects and other topics relevant to conducting research.
Course Hours:
6 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313, admission to the Sociology Honours program and consent of the Department.
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Graduate Courses
Only where appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 500-599.
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Sociology
601
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Seminar in Special Topics in Sociology
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Arranged for various topics of Sociology on the basis of special interest and need.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consult Department for assignment to Faculty member.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
602
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Master's Seminar in Professional Sociology
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Course Hours:
6 units; (3/2S-0)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Sociology
603
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Seminar in Sociology of Health and Illness
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Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Sociology
611
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Social Statistics: The General Linear Model
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Multiple regression with applications to sociological research, with topics such as regression diagnostics, categorical predictors, non-linear relationships, logistic regression, and testing of mediation and moderation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department. (Sociology 311 and 315 normally required.)
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Sociology
613
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Seminar in Quantitative Research Methods
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Advanced study in the theory and practice of quantitative research methods. Topics may include the logic of causality, mixed methods designs, sampling, measurement, survey construction and implementation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313.
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Sociology
615
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Seminar in Qualitative Research Methods
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Advanced study in the theory and practice of qualitative research methods. Topics may include participant observation, in-depth interviews, narrative analysis, conversation and discourse analysis, autoethnography, archival research, and feminist research methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 313.Ìý Sociology 413 is recommended.
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Sociology
631
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Seminar in Sociological Theory
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Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 331 and 333 or equivalents.
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Sociology
671
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Seminar on Families, Relationships, and Personal Life
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Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Sociology 471.
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Sociology
677
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Seminar in Sociology of Gender Relations
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Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Sociology
699
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Special Topics in Sociology
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Course Hours:
1.5 units; (0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
701
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Doctoral Seminar in Sociology
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Seminar on selected topics. Consult Department for details.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
702
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Doctoral Seminar in Professional Sociology
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Course Hours:
6 units; (3/2S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Sociology
705
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Selected Topics in Advanced Methodological Issues
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Course Hours:
1.5 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
711
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Selected Topics in Advanced Quantitative Methods
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Course Hours:
1.5 units; (3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
715
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Selected Topics in Advanced Qualitative Methods
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Course Hours:
1.5 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Sociology
731
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Doctoral Seminar in Sociological Theory
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Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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