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2019-2020 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2019/Spring 2020) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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REL 364 - South Asia Through Art and Text 4 credits
This course introduces students to the study of South Asia religions through both art and text. The course explores the relationships between these two major avenues of historical and contemporary record that are available to us for the study of religion. In exploring the dynamic interaction between art and text, we take into consideration the respective properties of each medium, including text’s unfolding of story over the time it takes to read, while art favors an immediate visual impact. We also explore relevant contextual issues in South Asian history, aesthetics and authorship. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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REL 365 - History of India: Medieval to Modern 4 credits
This course covers medieval to modern history of India, surveying classical to colonial modes of social order through Independence (1947), with selective post-colonial materials. Major topics include the shift from governance by imperial divine right to the colonialist empire, the project to redefine India as a nation, Gandhi’s theories of non-violent resistance and self-rule, women’s status and participation in defining modernity, partition and Kashmir, and post-colonial identity and priorities. The course engages a rich variety of primary materials, such as traditional legal treatises, courtly chronicles, fine art and monuments, speeches, and documentary film to study major developments in medieval to modern history of India. Equivalent: HIST 365 . CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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REL 366 - History and Practice of Mindfulness 4 credits
Mindfulness – Everybody’s talking about it, from book clubs to business leaders to wellness gurus. What is it, and why is it prominent in American culture now? Investigate the cultural transformations of the theory and practice of mindfulness from its historical Buddhist roots to its popular currency today in the domains of wellness, neuroscience, education and business management. Key topics of critical exploration may include mindfulness as a discipline of body and mind, its promotion as a physical and ethical transformation, and its application to a wide variety of social fields to encourage context-specific creative breakthrough, decision-making acuity and enlightened behavior. DVUS; WRIT
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REL 372 - Global Women’s History 4 credits
This course considers global patterns in women’s history, prioritizing Africa, Asia and the Middle East to explore women’s experiences as they are both distinctively cultural and resonant across cultures. A topical framework will enable comparative analysis, and will always include gender as a central mode of analysis, analysis of historiographical issues in constructing global women’s history and analysis of religion’s role in generating, maintaining and critiquing cultural definitions of gender. Specific topics within this framework may include women’s participation in revolutions, religious movements, feminism, politics and the workforce, among other possibilities. A focus of the study is a variety of primary sources, films and field research studies. Same as HIST 372 . Same as WGST 372 . CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive.
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REL 374 - Comparative Religion 4 credits
An advanced-level course in the study of Comparative Religion. This course engages students who have already completed coursework in Religious Studies with an advanced level of the comparative method in the study of religion, through the consideration of a topical aspect of religion across Eastern and Western religions. Topics may include textual, ritual, or artistic comparative themes across the religions. Attention is paid to issues that define the responsible practice of academic comparison among divergent religious traditions. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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REL 375 - Comparative Religions: US Topics 4 credits
An advanced-level course in the study of Comparative Religion. This course engages students who have already completed coursework in Religious Studies with an advanced level of the comparative method in the study of religion, through the consideration of a topical aspect of religion across Eastern and Western religions. Topics may include textual, ritual, or artistic comparative themes across the religions. Attention is paid to issues that define the responsible practice of academic comparison among divergent religious traditions. This course focuses on engaging the comparative study of religion with religions in the United States. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity US
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REL 376 - Comparative Religion: International Topics 4 credits
An advanced-level course in the study of Comparative Religion. This course engages students who have already completed coursework in Religious Studies with an advanced level of the comparative method in the study of religion, through the consideration of a topical aspect of religion across Eastern and Western religions. Topics may include textual, ritual, or artistic comparative themes across the religions. Attention is paid to issues that define the responsible practice of academic comparison among divergent religious traditions. This course focuses on engaging the comparative study of religion with religions in international countries. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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REL 377 - Studies in Mysticism 4 credits
An introduction to mysticism through comparative and phenomenological study of mystical traditions in five major world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Examines and compares primary texts, practices, major figures, and significant historical developments in mysticism within and among these five religions. Specific themes and topics covered may vary. Course may be repeated. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive
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REL 390 - Seminar in the Study of Religion 4 credits
This course examines topics in the study of religion at the advanced level. Topics will vary. The course introduces students to the nature of religion as a defined area of human experience through beliefs, practices, and cultural identity. The course introduces students to methods such as phenomenological, thematic, historical, or comparative perspectives to analyze religious phenomena. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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REL 391 - Seminar in the Study of Religion: U.S. Topics 4 credits
This course examines topics in the study of religion at the advanced level, focusing on religion in the U.S. Topics will vary. The course introduces students to the nature of religion as a defined area of human experience through beliefs, practices, and cultural identity. The course introduces students to methods such as phenomenological, thematic, historical, or comparative perspectives to analyze religious phenomena. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity US
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REL 392 - Seminar in the Study of Religions: International Topics
This course examines topics in the study of religion at the advanced level, focusing on religion in international countries. Topics will vary. The course introduces students to the nature of religion as a defined area of human experience through beliefs, practices, and cultural identity. The course introduces students to methods such as phenomenological, thematic, historical, or comparative perspectives to analyze religious phenomena. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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REL 400 - Capstone Independent Study in Comparative Religion 2 - 4 credits
This course is the required Capstone course for majors in Comparative Religion. Students design and complete a research paper with the guidance of their Advisor in the department. The work undertaken in fulfillment of this course must be a research project that results in a written minimum 25 page research paper for two credits or minimum 35 page research paper for four credits. The student will be expected to share her or his research in a departmental colloquium. CLA-Writing Intensive, CLA-Capstone
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REL 410 - Specialized Honors I 0 - 8 credits
CLA-Capstone
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REL 411 - Specialized Honors II 0 - 8 credits
CLA-Capstone
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RUSS 101 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Russian 4 credits
An intensive study of the fundamentals of Russian grammar with an emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension skills. Students will learn to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet, and begin the study of the Russian case system. Supplementary readings in Russian culture. Extensive use of Web based materials. Open to students with no prior knowledge of Russian or who have been assigned to the course after a placement examination. Corequisite: RUSS 103 . Offered fall semester.
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RUSS 102 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Russian II 4 credits
An intensive study of the fundamentals of Russian grammar with an emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension. Students will complete the study of the Russian case system and learn word processing in Cyrillic. Supplementary materials on Russian culture, including songs and poetry. Extensive use of Web-based materials. Prerequisite: RUSS 101 or placement exam RUSS 101 and RUSS 103 . Corequisite: RUSS 104 . Offered spring semester.
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RUSS 103 - Basic Russian Conversation I 2 credits
This two-credit course allows students enrolled in Russian 1 to work on Russian phonetics, pronunciation and intonation. Emphasis on development of conversational skills and listening comprehension. Corequisite: RUSS 101 . Offered fall semester.
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RUSS 104 - Basic Russian Conversation II 2 credits
This two credit course allows students enrolled in RUSS 102 additional practice in developing conversational and listening comprehension skills. Meets: Two 60 minute periods per week. Only students simultaneously registered in RUSS 102 . Prerequisite: RUSS 101 and RUSS 103 . Corequisite: RUSS 102 . Offered spring semester.
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RUSS 105 - Intensive Elementary Russian I 4 credits
An intensive study of the fundamentals of Russian grammar, incorporating training in the four basic language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension. Students will learn to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet, word process in Russian and begin the study of the Russian case and verbal systems. We use the Golosa textbook series, and this course will cover the first five chapters of Golosa I, including extensive work in speaking and listening comprehension. Open to students with no prior knowledge of Russian or students who speak Russian at home but need to obtain formal grammar, reading and writing skills. (Equivalent to RUSS 101/103 during the regular academic year).
Offered Summer only.
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RUSS 106 - Intensive Elementary Russian II 4 credits
An intensive study of the fundamentals of Russian grammar, incorporating training in the four basic language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension. Students will complete a study of the Russian case and verbal systems. Supplementary readings in Russian culture and extensive use of Web based materials. This course will cover Chapters 6-10 of the Golosa I textbook, including extensive work in speaking and listening comprehension. Open to students who have completed RUSS 105 or RUSS 101/103 or the equivalent or demonstrate comparable background skills. (Equivilent to RUSS 102/104 during the regular academic year).
Prerequisites: RUSS 101 and RUSS 103 , or RUSS 105 . Offered Summer only.
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RUSS 199 - ShortTREC Program at the Introductory Level 1-8 credits
The course will focus on selected topics offered as shortTRECs through the Center for Global Education. Topics and location of the course will vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated as topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I 4 credits
Development of communicative ability in contemporary written and spoken Russian. Review of basic Russian grammar and development of reading skills through expanded study of the verbal system. Use of authentic materials and cultural supplements as well as Web-based materials. Open to students who have completed one year of college Russian or have been assigned to the course after placement examination. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 and RUSS 104 . Offered fall semester. CLA-Foreign Language
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RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II 4 credits
Completion of study of basic Russian grammar. Further development of communicative ability in contemporary written and spoken Russian. Use of film and video materials, cultural supplements as well as Web-based materials. Prerequisite: RUSS 201 . Offered spring semester.
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RUSS 250 - An Intro. to Russian, Eastern European, & Eurasian Cultures 4 credits
This course examines the successive states and communities which have inhabited the space between Central Europe and East Asia, including Kievan Rus’, Muscovy, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and the current Russian Federation and new neighboring states. We look at questions of ethnicity, religious pluralism, and regional diversity as well as economic and social issues, such as the role of women in society, the changes in class system and the legacy of the serf system. We will study the history and culture of this region through lectures, discussions and readings, using primary historical texts and works of literature and art, including film, music, painting and architecture. We will also pay special attention to what is being written about Russia (on all issues) on the internet today-and how Russian is being written about and portrayed in contemporary media practices. Offered alternate spring semesters. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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RUSS 251 - Love and Death in Russian Literature 4 credits
Russian literature is renowned for its probing explorations of human relationships and the “eternal questions” of human existence. This course surveys Russian literature of the 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis on the recurring pattern of strong heroines and superfluous heroes found in the works of such writers as Pushkin, Lermontov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Bulgakov, as well as in selections from more recent Soviet and post-Soviet Russian writers. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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RUSS 252 - Russian Writers 2 credits
The study of a particular Russian writer (Chekhov, Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Nabokov and others ) or group of writers (Russian women writers, Russian migr writers, Russian émigré writers, etc) within the context of the main issues in literature, history and society of their day. Readings are in English translation. Course may be repeated for credit as topic varies. Offered fall semester. Course may be repeated. Offered Fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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RUSS 255 - Russian, Soviet and Post-Soviet Cinema 4 credits
A chronological survey of developments in Russian film history from the pre-revolutionary era to the present. Students will be exposed to a wide range of movies, including early silent films (pre- and post-revolutionary), experimental films of the 1920s and early 1930s, socialist realist films, films on World War II and Soviet life, and films from the glasnost’ era and contemporary Russia. Readings will include theoretical articles and selections from Russian film history and criticism. All readings are in English and all films shown with English subtitles. Offered alternate spring semesters. CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Writing Intensive
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RUSS 299 - ShortTREC Program at the Intermediate Level 1-8 credits
The course will focus on selected topics offered as shortTRECs through the Center for Global Education. Topics and location of the course will vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated as topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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RUSS 300 - Independent Study in Russian 2-4 credits
A tutorial course desigend to enable students to study areas not offered in other courses. Conducted in English or Russian. Amount of credit established at the time of registration. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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RUSS 301 - Advanced Russian: Listening & Speaking Using Russian Media 4 credits
An advanced course for students who wish to improve their active command of Russian. Discussion of authentic cultural materials from Russian film, television, and radio, using webcasts, RuTube, podcasts and the Internet. Emphasis on listening comprehension and conversation. Review of selected topics in grammar and stylistics. Short oral reports and written assignments. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or placement exam. Offered fall semester. CLA-Diversity International
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RUSS 302 - Advanced Reading and Writing in Russian: Non-fiction 4 credits
Reading and analysis of authentic texts in Russian. Material will consist of non-fictional texts focusing on political, historical, business or scientific topics, depending on student interest. Students will write, discuss and revise short essays in Russian, with attention to stylistics, word usage and idiomatic expressions in Russian.
Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or permission of the program coordinator. Offered fall semester. CLA-Writing Intensive
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RUSS 303 - Advanced Reading and Writing in Russian: Fiction and Poetry 4 credits
Reading and analysis of works of short fiction and poetry in Russian. Students will write, discuss and revise short essays in Russian, with attention to stylistics, word usage and idiomatic expressions. Prerequisite RUSS 202 or permission of the program coordinator. Offered fall semester. CLA-Writing Intensive
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RUSS 304 - Russian Translation 4 credits
This course investigates various aspects of translation theory and practice as applied to Russian language materials which students will translate into English. The texts to be translated are all authentic materials written for native speakers of Russian and represent a wide range of non-fictional and fictional writings from various disciplines. Background readings will discuss problems of lexical, stylistic and linguistic features. We will explore various translation tools, including on-line translation programs, their advantages and limitations, and how to utilize various approaches. Each student will undertake to produce a publishable text in English of a previously untranslated or badly translated work. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 .
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RUSS 350 - Banned Books: Russian Literature and Censorship 4 credits
A history of the development of Russian literature from the 18th century to the present focusing on the relationship between individual writers and state control of the arts in the Imperial, Soviet and post-Soviet periods. The course will examine publishing and censorship practices and trace the various ways in which Russian writers managed to communicate with their readers despite state controls. Readings include works by Radishchev, Pushkin, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, and Soviet dissident writers. All readings in English translation. Offered Fall semester in even-number years. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Writing Intensive
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RUSS 351 - Selected Topics in Russian Literature & Culture 2 credits
An in-depth study of a topic in Russian cultural studies or of a particular theme, genre or major work of Russian literature read in English translation (students with advanced language skills may opt to do readings in the original). Offerings may include such topics as the Russian short story, post-Soviet Literature, Russian plays, Slavic Folk Culture or Russian Art and Architecture. Course may be repeated. Offered spring semester.
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RUSS 352 - Special Topics in Russian Cultural Studies 4 credits
In-depth study of a particular topic relevant to Russian cultural studies but not covered by regular course offerings. Future topics may include: Slavic Folk Cultures; Eastern European Literature and Film; Russian Art and Architecture. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Offering to be determined.
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RUSS 399 - ShortTrec: St. Petersburg: Cultural Capital of Russia 1-8 credits
An English-language based Russian culture course (May-June TREC) explores the art, architecture and historical importance of St. Petersburg, Russia. As the capital city of the Romanov czars, the birthplace of the Bolshevik Revolution and the hometown of Vladimir Putin St. Petersburg (aka Leningrad and Petrograd), presents an opportunity to explore how a culture has continually recontextualized the use of the city spaces and monuments as regimes and national identity changed over time. By the end of this TREC course students will be familiar with the basic themes in Russian history and culture and will be able to discuss and write about them based upon their excursions to the museums, palaces, monuments of the city, as well as in-class lectures and discussions. They will be able to understand the relationship between private and public spaces and how that has changed historically. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity/International, CLA-Off Campus. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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SEP 102 - How Science Works: An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry 4 credits
This course uses the framework of biology to familiarize students with the language and process of science. Students will explore selected topics, such as cell biology, exercise physiology, and disease transmission, in detail, learning not only about the subjects themselves, but also about how the scientific method is applied to questions in those areas. By integrating laboratory investigation with lecture and discussion, students will actively engage in the provess of asking those questions themselves. At the same time, students will learn about and proactice scientific writing, critical thinking, information literacy, quantitative reasoning, and problem solving. CLA-Quantitative, CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 4 credits
A prerequisite to all other courses in sociology. An in-depth analysis of the ways in which sociologists view the world. Topics include deviance, the family, the economy, gender, inequality, politics, race and ethnicity, socialization, and social change. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Social Science, CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 107 - Identity and Difference 2 credits
In this course students will learn to: think creatively and critically about the social world, demonstrate a sociological understanding of race, class, gender, and sexuality and how these concepts shape our identities and life chances, synthesize ideas from various authors and use them to explain everyday social interactions, communicate effectively in written and oral form. Signature of instructor required.
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SOC 117 - Statistics for Social Scientists 4 credits
This course introduces you to the basics of social statistics—techniques that sociologists and other social scientists use to summarize numeric data obtained from censuses, surveys, and experiments. The course makes uses hand held calculators and social science topics to teach students the techniques and appropriate use of statistics. Course topics include frequency distributions, central tendency, variability, probability theory, and estimation. You will also learn how to test hypotheses for group differences in means (z test, t test), for association between two variables (correlation, chi-square test), and for the basics of regression analysis. Permission of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . CLA-Quantitative
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SOC 201 - Contemporary Social Problems 4 credits
An examination of contemporary social problems for their effect on American society. Considers proposed solutions to various social problems. The specific topics studied change to reflect contemporary American concerns. Such topics as aging, civil rights, crime, drug addiction, environmental pollution, mental illness, and poverty may be explored. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually.
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SOC 202 - Sociology of Inequality 4 credits
An analysis of the social and psychological causes, manifestations, and consequences of inequality. Examines class, gender, race and ethnicity, and age inequalities, with a focus on the United States. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 206 - Sociology of Religion 4 credits
An introduction to the sociology of religion. Discusses classical and contemporary theorists such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Wuthnow, Corbett, Bellah; explores the practical everyday world of religion; and analyzes the influence of cultural and social factors on religion. Organizing themes vary from year to year. Same as: REL 206 . Offering to be Determined.
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SOC 210 - Sociological Research Methods 4 credits
An overview of basic aspects of sociological research including research design, conceptualization, operationalization, measurement, and sampling as well as the role of ethics in social research. Covers both quantitative and qualitative methodologies; examples include survey research, participant observation, experiments, content analysis, evaluation research, and statistical analysis. Credit may be received for only one of the following: Soc 210 and Psych 211. Offered both Fall and Spring Prerequisite: SOC 101 and MATH 117 . Offered every semester. CLA-Quantitative, CLA-Writing in the Major
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SOC 217 - The Sociology of Management 4 credits
A presentation of the main themes involved in the management of corporations and other business organizations. The themes examined are communication, decision making, innovation, leadership, strategy, and politics. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually.
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SOC 225 - Sociology of Gender 4 credits
An analysis of contemporary gender roles from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Focuses on the social construction of gender and how gender affects our most intimate relationships. An examination of the implications of gender stratification for family and workplace. Explores historical and cross-cultural variations in gender roles, as well as variations by race, ethnicity, social class, and sexual orientation. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 226 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 4 credits
Focuses on an analysis of race and ethnicity as social constructions. An examination of the creation of race and ethnic categories and process of social stratification based on these categories. Explores the historical, economic and political processes that shape our understanding of race and ethnicity in the U.S. and abroad. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually. CLA-Diversity US, CLA-Writing Intensive
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SOC 227 - Sociology of Families 4 credits
An analysis of theoretical approaches to the study of the family with an emphasis on changing gender roles. Focuses on diversity among families and how definitions of “the family” are changing to incorporate variations in family structure by social class, ethnic and racial background, and sexual orientation. Topics include dating, love and romance, cohabitation, marriage and divorce, single-parent families, remarriage, day care, and violence in intimate family relationships. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually.
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SOC 229 - The Sociology of Aging 4 credits
A study of the key concepts, main theoretical perspectives, and important substantive issues of the sociology of aging. One of the central issues explored is gender differences in aging. Other issues include stereotypes, the social construction of life cycles, changes in relationships over the life course, eldercare, and work and retirement. Examines historical and cross-cultural variations in aging and differences by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social class. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or equivalent. Offered Annually. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 234 - Introduction to Social Welfare 4 credits
A sociological introduction to the institution of social welfare, using the theory and the methodology of sociology to analyze the role of social welfare in modern industrial society. Focuses on the historical development and the institutionalization of social welfare; contradictions between the ideal of social welfare and the manner in which it becomes actualized; and the relationships between social welfare and political, economic, and religious institutions. Uses sociological analysis in the study of specific social welfare institutions and agencies. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
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SOC 242 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior 4 credits
An analysis of different theoretical approaches to the study of deviance and their application to a variety of topic areas (e.g., juvenile delinquency, prostitution, white-collar crime, and violence against women). Special focus on gender, labeling, and stigma. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offerred Annually. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 249 - Sociology of Work 4 credits
A sociological examination of the varieties of work and the ways in which the changing nature of work affects the well-being of the workers. Topics include different types of jobs, occupations and professions, low-wage work and poverty, worker health and safety, work and family, race, class and gender in the workplace, and collectives’ responses to work. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Offered annually.
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SOC 250 - Sociology of Childhood and Youth 4 credits
An interdisciplinary approach is used to explore transformations in the cultural and emotional meanings of childhood. This course focuses on the development of institutions that serve their needs. It analyzes the disjunction between the social construction of childhood/youth and the lived experience. It examines how inequalities among children and youth vary based on class, gender, race, region, country, and their role as workers or consumers. The course also analyzes the political and economic commonalities among youth and children that relegate them to a separate and frequently segregated sphere of social life. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 251 - Happiness in Contemporary Society 4 credits
An interdisciplinary course covering the scientific research on happiness. The course examines the impact of demographic factors, media, work and leisure, government policies, social ties, and personal characteristics on happiness. It has an experiential component; students will do some of the “happiness exercises” which have been developed and tested by scholars doing research in this area. Same as: ARLET+351. Offering to be determined.
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SOC 252 - Garbage: Sociological Studies of Trash 2 credits
Garbage is the other side of culture. In this course we consider some of the historical, cultural, sociological, and political aspects of garbage, waste, refuse, and dirt. Our garbage and our waste can be considered a mirror in which our actions and our values are reflected back to us. Students will look through sociology at a number of controversies and debates about what trash is, what we do with it, and how we suffer from it. Thinking critically about trash will bring us up against many of the most pressing social and environmental issues human beings face today. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Offering to be determined.
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SOC 253 - The Individual in Society 4 credits
A sociological examination of the self and the interrelationships between individuals and society. Covers perspectives from sociological social psychology on the ways in which societal position affects an individuals sense of self, how individuals interact with others in different types of relationships, and how other people influence the thoughts and feelings of individuals. Prerequisite: SOC 101 .
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SOC 290 - Contemporary Issues in Sociology 4 credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology. The particular issue or topic changes from time to time. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
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SOC 291 - Contemporary Issues in Sociology: US Topics 2-4 credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology with a focus on diversity in the U.S. Possible topics include race, class, gender, age, disability, and religion and/or other forms of inequality/difference. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 292 - Contemporary Issues in Sociology: International Topics 2-4 credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology with an international/transnational diversity focus. Possible topics include globalization, migration, culture, and the environment, among others. The course will cover at least one country other than the U.S. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. CLA-Diversity International
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SOC 294 - Contemporary Issues in Sociology: Interdisciplinary Topics 2-4 credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology with an international/transnational diversity focus, using at least two disciplinary perspectives. Possible topics include globalization, migration, culture, and the environment, among others. The course will cover at least one country other than the U.S. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permissions of instructor. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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SOC 297 - Comparative Fundamentalism 4 credits
An examination of the rise of religious fundamentalism in comparative perspective. Topics to be covered include the historical development of fundamentalism, the nature and organization of contemporary fundamentalism, the relationship between fundamentalism and the family, state, and education, and significance of fundamentalism in domestic and international politics. Specific attention is given to case studies of the history and religious culture of fundamentalism in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, and comparisons between Western and Eastern religious traditions will be made. The perspective of the course is sociological and the theological, but the ethical and political issues and dilemmas raised by these groups will also be considered. Same as: REL 297 Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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SOC 300 - Independent Study in Sociology 2-4 credits
A tutorial course. Independent investigation of a sociological topic, chosen in consultation with a member of the sociology faculty. Regular meetings by arrangement with the instructor. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
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SOC 302 - Urban Sociology 4 credits
A sociological and historical examination of the city as a geographical, cultural, economic and political entity. Investigates processes of urbanization, suburbanization and globalization as forces shaping the current organization of social life. Topics covered include stratification, urban politics, international urbanization and social change. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered in alternate years. CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Off Campus Experience
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SOC 303 - Social Change 4 credits
A sociological, historical, and cross-cultural examination of social change. Covers theories of change and explores its many forms. Topics include the relationships of ideology and consciousness, technology, and demography to social change, and the making of societal change through social movements and revolutions. Examines change in both industrialized and Third World nations. Focuses on change in gender systems and the efforts of a variety of marginalized groups to transform the status quo. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually. CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive
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SOC 304 - Sociology of Immigration 4 credits
A sociological and historical study of the issues surrounding immigration. The first section of the class looks at the macro side of immigration: some basic history of immigration waves to the U.S., causes and patterns of immigration, and issues such as immigrants in labor markets, economic and academic assimilation, immigrant crime, and the politics surrounding immigration both in the U.S. and abroad. The second section explores the micro side: the personal experience of immigration, immigrant identity, alienation, cultural assimilation, and acculturative stress. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 305 - The Practice of Public Sociology 4 credits
Since sociology’s origins in the U.S. the discipline has struggled with its public response and responsibility to the leading moral and political concerns of the time. Should sociology attempt to be a “neutral” social science necessitating separation from the public arena, or is the promise of public sociology a full engagement in public dialog? Course content includes these historical and cu rent controversies, the various kinds of sociology (public, professional, critical and policy), as well as a range of approaches to public sociology. Students participate in community based learning and research projects with community partners to use sociological skills and a sociological lens to investigate and strengthen civic society. Prerequisite:SOC 101 . Instructor permission required. CLA-Diversity US, CLA-Breadth/Social Science
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SOC 307 - Criminology 4 credits
An analysis of the sociological aspects of crime with particular attention to the theoretical definition and the statistical incidence of criminal behavior in the United States. Focuses on major sociological theories of crime, the analysis of homicide, and sociohistorical attempts to control crime and rehabilitate criminals. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or equivalent. Offered annually.
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SOC 308 - Sociology of Population 4 credits
An introductory examination of the social study of population. Topics include current concern about population expansion; history of global demographic increases and decreases; examination of important demographic theories, particularly those of Malthus and Marx; analysis of the major demographic variables of fertility, mortality, and migration. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
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SOC 309 - Sociology of Mass Communications 4 credits
An overview of how the mass media and American cultural, political and economic institutions mutually affect each other. Systems of mass communication examined include books, the Internet, magazines, movies, newspapers, and television. Two topics to be emphasized are: 1) the production, control, and consumption of various forms of information in the mass media; 2) comparative analyses of the uses of mass media in different countries. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Same as: BKHIS+810. Offered fall semester.
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SOC 311 - Sociology of Health and Illness 4 credits
A survey of the important themes involved in the sociological analysis of health problems and their treatment. Topics include different health care systems, doctor-patient relationships, professional socialization, other health care providers, epidemiology, and the social-psychological aspects of medical technology. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permissions of the instructor. Offered spring semester.
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SOC 314 - Engendering Prison 4 credits
This course engages students in a critical analysis of the causes and consequences of the recent growth in the prison-industrial complex in the United States. We will use readings, assignments and lectures to explore the role of social systems of stratification (particularly race, class, and gender) in shaping the U.S. prison industry. One of the most valuable resources we will have to explore these issues is our partnership with a local prison. The course will use readings, lectures, assignments and class discussions to explore the following themes: the rise of mass incarceration in the U.S.; gendered pathways to prison; gendered experiences of incarceration; gendered risks of entry. Most of the classes will be held at the Edna Mahn Correctional Facility for Women, the only women’s prison in NJ. This course uses the Inside-Out model which is dialogue-based and highly interactive. Enrollment priority: Priority given to sociology majors. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of the instructor. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered Annually. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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SOC 315 - Political Sociology 4 credits
A presentation of the main themes and the dominant theoretical perspectives involved in the study of political processes and political institutions. Topics include politics, elections, nation building, national elites and public policy making, parties, and social movements. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Same as: RLSOC+115. Offered spring semester.
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SOC 316 - Sociology of National Development 4 credits
Seeks the understanding of socioeconomic and political changes in the contemporary societies from a historical and comparative perspective. Deals with two major issues: The development of wealthy nations and the underdevelopment of poor nations. Covers the major theories of development, e.g., modernization, dependency, and world-system theories, as well as discussions of empirical issues, e.g., starvation, illiteracy, the destruction of the environment. Addresses topics such as peasant revolts, revolutions, liberation movements, alternative paths to national development (e.g. socialism, capitalism) and how these events, social processes, and alternatives affect the domestic situation of each society and the international community. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Same as: RLSOC+116. Offering to be determined.
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SOC 318 - Sociology of Education 4 credits
An analysis of the institutionalized ways of educating and training people in the United States. Emphasizes the functions of education for maintaining and/or changing the social structure. Examines the purposes and needs of the intellectual community. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
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SOC 320 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness 4 credits
This course will provide an overview of the ways in which a sociological perspective informs our understanding of mental health and illness and will cover the historical, social, and cultural contexts encompassing the experience of mental illness. This course emphasizes social, rather than the biological or medical, factors in order to gain a better understanding of the meaning and precursors of mental illness, paying particular attention to the ways in which these processes differ across social groups. We will discuss how mental illness is defined and how those definitions are applied to different people. In addition, we will examine how persons with mental illness are cared for and how “care” has changed over time. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offered annually.
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SOC 323 - Supervised Sociological Field Study 4 credits
An overview of the main components of qualitative research in sociology with particular emphasis placed on participant observation methodology. Students are required to observe human behavior in a field setting (e.g., community agency, factory, hospital, corporation, day care center) and to execute a research project using a theoretical framework and observational methodology. Tutorial conferences with the instructor are required as well as weekly seminar meetings. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester.
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SOC 324 - Sociology of Reproduction 4 credits
This course explores the social and cultural constructions of sexuality, infertility, pregnancy, and parenting with a specific focus on the social control of women and general emphasis on how various groups’ experiences differ based on sexual orientation, class, race, and cultural background. Topics include sex education in schools, sex in high school and college, birth control and sterilization, infertility, adoption, assisted reproductive technologies, pregnancy, surrogacy, miscarriage, fetal surgery, abortion, and childbirth. In addition to readings about these topics in non-Western countries and international surrogacy and adoption arrangements, we will also discuss how bearing children and mothering are used to “reproduce” the nation in various contexts. Same as WGST 324 Offered Annually
Pre-requisites: SOC 101, WGST 101 or Instructor permission CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 325 - Classical Sociological Theory 4 credits
An examination of classical sociological theory, including the works of such theorists as Addams, DuBois, Durkheim, Martineau, Marx, Simmel, and Weber. Objectives include (1) assessment of how social and intellectual forces influenced the development of these theories; (2) examination of the construction and testing of specific theories; and (3) demonstration of how classical theory has contributed to the development of contemporary sociological theory. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Same as: HISTG+125. Same as: HISTG+125. Offered fall semester.
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SOC 326 - Contemporary Sociological Theory 4 credits
An examination of theory building and testing in contemporary sociology. The course is divided into two parts. The first part examines the general principles, procedures, and criteria used in the construction and the testing of contemporary sociological theories. The second part systematically assesses how various contemporary theories such as conflict, exchange, feminist theory, functionalism, neo-Marxist theory, postmodern theories, and symbolic interactionism have been constructed and tested. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Same as: HISTG+127. Offered spring semester in alternate years.
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SOC 330 - Social Movements and Collective 4 credits
An introduction to the study of collective action from different theoretical and methodological perspectives. Theories reviewed include mass society, resource mobilization, and new social movements’ theories to examine different episodes of collective action, such as European food riots, American race riots, Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in France, the American civil rights movement, Latin America populism, and the Semana Tragica in Barcelona. Students are required to work on team projects to analyze a social movement or other forms of collective action. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
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SOC 385 - Independent Research/ Off-Campus Programs 4 credits
Independent investigation of a sociological topic relating to an off-campus/study abroad program. The research proposal and the final paper must be read and approved by a member of the sociology faculty. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Offered every semester.
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SOC 391 - Contemporary Issues in Sociology: US Topics 2-4 credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology with a focus on diversity in the U.S. Possible topics include race, class, gender, age, disability, and religion and/or other forms of inequality/difference. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. CLA-Diversity US
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SOC 392 - Contemporary Issues in Sociology: International Topics 2-4 credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology with an international/transnational diversity focus. Possible topics include globalization, migration, culture, and the environment, among others. The course will cover at least one country other than the U.S. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. CLA-Diversity International
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SOC 394 - Contemporary Issues in Sociology: Interdisciplinary International Topics 2-4 credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in sociology with an international/transnational diversity focus, using at least two disciplinary perspectives. Possible topics include globalization, migration, culture, and the environment, among others. The course will cover at least one country other than the U.S.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission of the instructor. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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SOC 400 - Senior Seminar in Sociology 4 credits
A research seminar in sociological theory and methods. Students formulate a research project combining theory and methods for presentation to the seminar. Students meet in seminar and tutorial sessions. Open only to senior sociology majors. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester. CLA-Capstone
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SOC 410 - Specialized Honors I 0 - 8 credits
CLA-Capstone
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SOC 411 - Specialized Honors II 0 - 8 credits
CLA-Capstone
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SPAN 101 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Spanish I 4 credits
An introduction to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing using a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach. Interactive practice is enhanced by multimedia/technology. Designed for students who have not taken Spanish before. Twenty-five percent of the course done outside class using various technologies. Typically geared for students with less than two years if Spanish in High School. Special sections othe course may be offered for students who have never studied Spanish. Offered every semester.
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SPAN 102 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Spanish II 4 credits
Continuation of the introduction to the Spanish language. Progressive mastering of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on using language in context to expand self-expression. Twenty five percent of the course done outside of class using various technologies. Special sections of the course may be offered with a focus on Spanish for business. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 , SPAN 181 or placement.
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SPAN 181 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Spanish I in Spain 4 credits
An introduction to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing using a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach. Typically geared for students with less than two years of Spanish in High School. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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SPAN 182 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Spanish II in Spain 4 credits
Continuation of the introduction to the Spanish language. Progressive mastering of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on using language in context to expand self-expression. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 , SPAN 181 , or placement. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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SPAN 200 - Spanish Internship 2-4 credits
An internship where the student utilizes Spanish skills hands-on. Internship should be approved beforehand by the department. A final report is required. Amount of credit established at time of regsitration. Prerequisite: SPAN 310 , or special permission CLA-Off Campus Experience
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish 4 credits
Continuation of the Spanish language sequence with a concentration on refinement of skills in written expression and spoken accuracy. Uses Hispanic cultural and literary texts to assist in vocabulary expansion and to develop techniques in mastering authentic language in context. Twenty-five percent of the course done outside class using various technologies. Special sections of the course may be offered with a focus on Spanish for business. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 , SPAN 182 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Spanish II in Spain or placement. Offered every semester. CLA-Foreign Language
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SPAN 250 - Selected Topics: Latin American, Peninsular or Transatlantic Contexts 4 credits
A study of a topic or topics in the linguistics, literature, or culture of the Spanish-speaking world outside of the United States not covered by the current offerings of the Spanish Department. The course may focus on one or more countries/groups/regions within the Spanish-speaking world outside of the United States; explore identity, national, collective or regional representations across an array of social categories as articulated in the production of one or more of these countries/groups/regions; or it may examine the linguistic, literary, or cultural production resulting from institutional, traditional or social entities/movements within the international Spanish-speaking world. In any given semester the course may be offered as a single four-credit unit or divided into two separate topics, each carrying two credits. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Taught in English. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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SPAN 251 - Selected Topics: U.S. & U.S. Regional Contexts 4 credits
A study of a topic or topics in the linguistics, literature, or culture of the Latin and/or Latino/a communities of the United States not covered by the current offerings of the Spanish Department. The course may focus on one or more Hispanic groups/regions within the United States and its outposts, such as Mexican-Americas, Cuban-Americans, and Puerto Ricans; explore identity, national, collective or regional representations across an array of social categories as articulated in the production of one or more of these groups/regions; or it may examine the linguistic, literary, or cultural production of these groups/regions resulting from institutional, traditional or social entities/movements within the United States. In any given semester the course may be offered as a single four-credit unit or divided into two separate topics, each carrying two credits. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Taught in English. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity US
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SPAN 252 - The Culture of Melodrama in the Hispanic World 4 credits
This course addresses the origins, impact, and currency of the melodramatic across Spanish and Latin American culture, literature, film, music, and television. The course examines the recourse of the melodramatic within diverse emotional contexts (romantic, erotic, familial) and their relationship with varying cultural and social attitudes. The course will pay particular attention to the repetitions and excesses of melodramatic representations, and their implicit and explicit connections to gender, gender performance, sexual identity, and nationalism. Taught in English. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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SPAN 253 - Gender, Sexuality and Performance in Spanish Theatre 4 credits
This course is designed to offer an overview of Spanish theatre through representative works from the seventeenth century Golden Age to the early 20th century. Through an analysis of different dramatic genres the course explores the background and the historical, social and aesthetic development of the Spanish theatre, as well as its principal themes. We pay particular attention to these plays not just as literary artifacts, but also as texts for performance. In particular, we examine gender and sexuality both in performance and as performance - analyzing the meanings produced by gendered and sexualized bodies on stage and in audiences, as well as the constructions and manifestations of gender and sexuality through performance itself across different contexts and time periods. Taught in English. Equivalent: WGST 253 CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive
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