document.write('<p><strong>SOAN-101 Intro to Sociology (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS, D) A general introduction to society and culture, socially learned patterns of human behavior, formal and informal organization, collective behavior and social change.</p><p><strong>SOAN-102 Intro to Anthropology (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS, G) A general introduction to society and culture, diverse cultural systems and groups of people from around the globe, and a holistic examination of the many parts of culture. Students will learn the tools, methods and key concepts anthropologists use to study humanity.</p><p><strong>SOAN-102TR Anthropology Elective (1-5 Credits)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>SOAN-199 Directed Study (1-2 Credits)</strong><br/>Opportunities for students to study a particular subject under a faculty member\'s direction. Prerequisite: permission of department chair and instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-200TR SOAN Elective (1-12 Credits)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>SOAN-201TR Sociology Elective (1-5 Credits)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>SOAN-202TR Anthropology Elective (1-5 Credits)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>SOAN-221 Inequality in America (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PP, D) Examination of class stratification, poverty, and inequity in American society will be covered. Students will be introduced to a range of contemporary and historical social problems, social welfare issues, and social policies affecting individuals, groups, families, children and elderly.  Emphasis on class, gender and sex, and racial and ethnic inequalities.</p><p><strong>SOAN-222 Popular Culture (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,D) Critical study of selected examples of popular culture, including folklore, music, cinema, the internet and more. Emphasis on the relation between popular culture, ideology, gender identity and political-economic processes. (Offered in alternate years.)</p><p><strong>SOAN-223 Marriage and Family (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,D) Examination of the social and psychological factors that influence interpersonal relationships within the institution of the family and the processes by which self and personality are developed and maintained throughout the family life cycle, from its inception throughout dating and mate selection to its termination in separation, divorce or death.</p><p><strong>SOAN-225 Contemporary Social Issues (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS) Examination of contemporary social issues as analyzed from a variety of sociological perspectives. The course also considers Examination of contemporary social issues as analyzed from a variety of sociological perspectives.</p><p><strong>SOAN-226 Ethnography (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,G) This course investigates how anthropologists employ ethnographic research methods to generate knowledge about human populations far and near. We will explore a variety of issues and problems in the anthropological study of culture by reading and discussing ethnographies that depict communities in varied cultural, geographical, political and economic contexts.</p><p><strong>SOAN-227 Social Statistics (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(Q) An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequencies, sampling, hypothesis testing, bivariate analysis, regression and correlation. The course will also discuss the use of statistics in society and the media, with an emphasis on the critical evaluation of social statistics. Credit may not be earned for more than one of SOAN-227, BUSN-211, MATH-130, or PSYC-240,</p><p><strong>SOAN-228 Bystander Intervention (1 Credits)</strong><br/>This course addresses gender-based violence in our society, introduces students to bystander intervention approaches, and prepares students to provide bystander intervention education to college and high school students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-229 Social Dynamics of the Marriage Relation (1 Credits)</strong><br/>Interpersonal relationships during courtship and marriage. Offered pass-no credit only.</p><p><strong>SOAN-231 Culture Through Film (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,G) In this course uses film to explore other cultures and some of the common issues people face globally. The primary focus is on documentary and ethnographic films, but will also consider commercial and narrative films. The course examines both Western and non-Western societies, cross-cultural encounters, and Western and non-Western film traditions.  Studen5s will explore topics like representation, point of view, bias, and ethnocentrism in film narratives and framing.</p><p><strong>SOAN-299 Directed Study (1-2 Credits)</strong><br/>Opportunities for students to study a particular subject under a faculty member\'s direction. Prerequisite: permission of department chair and instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-301 Social Theory (4 Credits)</strong><br/>A systematic introduction to sociological theory, focusing on the intellectual and socio-political factors that shaped the thought of classic and contemporary social theorists and on the logics and rhetorics employed by thinkers attempting to comprehend the complexities of the social world. Classic theorists treated may include Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, Weber, and DuBois while among contemporary theorists Parsons, Bell, Goffman, Giddens, Bourdieu, Baudrillard and Habermas may be examined. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-302 Anthropological Theory (4 Credits)</strong><br/>A systematic introduction to the hisotry  anthropological theory, focusing on the development of thought within the discipline; changing perspectives on relationships between culture and nature, agency and structure, self and other; as well as debates on ethnographic epistemologies , globalized identities, applied anthropolgy, and 21st century trends. Prerequisite: SOAN 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-303 Social Science Research Methods (4 Credits)</strong><br/>Introduction to a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Students will gain practical skills in doing and understanding research. Methodological approaches covered include (but are not limited to) interviews, participant observation, ethnography, and survey research. The course also covers epistemology, a critical examination of each method, ethical issues, data analysis, and the interplay of data, methods, and theory. Prerequisite: SOAN-101 or SOAN-102.</p><p><strong>SOAN-311 Special Topics in SOANTheory (2 Credits)</strong><br/>A 2-credit theory course focused on a particular theoretical tradition within sociology or anthropology. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-321 Native North America (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS, D) This class examines the indigenous peoples and cultures of North America, with special emphasis on the ethnohistory of select tribal Nations;  interdisciplinary ways of understanding Native peoples through ethnographic, biographical, and literary accounts; with a special emphasis throughout on contemporary issues and social movements across Native North America Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-322 Anthropology of Latin America (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS, G) This course is an ethnographic exploration of the political and cultural history, social institutions, and peoples and cultures of contemporary Latin America. Particular consideration will be given to the legacies of colonialism and imperialism and the impacts of globalization, as we examine the rich and problematic cultural heritage and profound interconnectedness of the Americas, including the United States. Special attention will also be paid to the select themes of identity, belonging, and transnational migration as we navigate the complicated geography and blurred lines of race, gender, sex, and class that define this region. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-323 Population Problems (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,G) A general introduction to population issues, problems and policies; population theories; elements of population structure and change; mortality, fertility, migration; and the demographic, social and economic consequences of current population shifts. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-324 Anthropology of Global Health (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS, G) Global health refers to health care systems, medical practices, and ideas about illness in cross-cultural contexts as well as issues of health development and global health inequities. This course will focus on key political, economic and sociocultural factors associated with the scope and magnitude of global health issues such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and maternal health, with particular attention to how inequalities within and between populations shapes them in fundamental ways. We will also examine anthropology\'s contributions to global health knowledge, debates and practice.  Prerequisite: SOAN 101, SOAN 102 or PUBH 100 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-325 Global Connections (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(G) This course turns a critical anthropological  lens onto the complex and increasingly interconnected interactions between societies and cultures-In particular, the course examines the legacy of colonialsim, the rise and fall of nationalism(s), migration, intercultural interactions, commodification and late capitalism, the fate of local communities within global economic and political systems, with a particular focuse on travel and tourism as a powerful contemporary vehicle of globalization. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-326 Social Gerontology (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(D) An examination of aging in human societies, comparing aging in the United States with the experiences of other nations. The course will consider issues associated with population change, income and employment, retirement, health and the family. Policy programs will be examined as well as projections of likely patterns of social change. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-327 Gender in Society (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,D) Examination of gender at the individual, interpersonal and socio-structural levels. Meanings of masculine and feminine and gender relations and corresponding responses of organizations and institutions are addressed through both women\'s and men\'s studies perspectives. The gender binary is critically examined to better understand gender non-conforming, trans, gender fluid, gender queer, men, and women.  Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-329 American Race & Ethnic Relations (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(D) American Race &amp; Ethnic Relations. An overview of major sociological interpretations of the nature of ethnicity and ethnic relations; socio-historical analyses of the major racial and ethnic minorities in the United States; Native American, African, Latinx, Asian and European origin groups; an assessment of the role of race in American society; an exploration of the future significance of race and ethnicity. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-330 Social Movements (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PH,D) An investigation into the social science of social movements. Includes an overview of social movement strategies and tactics, a range of theoretical perspectives, growth and prospects for success, and social psychological dimensions of social movement activism. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-331 Self & Society (4 Credits)</strong><br/>An introduction to the sociological study of the self, including inquiry into the relevance of philosophers and social psychologists to a distinctly sociological approach to the self, with particular attention to the symbolic interactionist tradition and the sociology of emotions. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-333 Refugees,Rights,Responsibilities (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,G) This seminar will explore the refugee experience from forced migration and displacement globally, to local resettlement. Students will examine: causes and consequences of displacement; international, state, and local responses to refugee situations; and refugee resettlement, with a special emphasis on the U.S. response to refugees and refugees\' rights and global responsibilities.  Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-334 Immigrants: Beyond Borders (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,D) An exploration of the dynamics and impacts of global migration, past and present. The course examines this complex and often contested phenomenon, focusing on the forces that promote movement from one nation to another, the factors that contribute to or deter the integration of immigrants into the receiving society, and the role of the state and other actors in controlling migratory flows and defining incorporation regimes.  Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-335 Citizenship (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS) A systematic inquiry to introduce the major thematic approaches to citizenship studies: inclusion, erosion, withdrawal and expansion. Exploration of the relationship between democracy and capitalism, and analysis of the significance of an emerging global human rights regime. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor. </p><p><strong>SOAN-336 Anthropology of Art (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,G) This course examines human artistic expression holistically-by studying human evolution, archaeology, linguistics &amp; oral traditions, and sociocultural anthropology. Students will learn about how creativity sparked human evolution, and what the archaeological record can tell us about various artforms, examine oral traditions through folklore and ethnomusicology, and contemporary problems in relation to the arts arising from globalization and commodification.    Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-338 Sociology of Religion (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PH) An inquiry into the social structure and institutional characteristics of religion, including an examination of the relationship of religion to other structures and institutions; an analysis of the individual and social functions of religion. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor. </p><p><strong>SOAN-339 Welfare Policy (4 Credits)</strong><br/>Front-Line Welfare, Policy, &amp; Justice  (PH,D) This experiential learning course will bring students into the community by introducing them to local non-profit and state social service/welfare organizations.  Students will learn how various organizations on the &quot;front-line&quot; do the work of welfare provision, poverty alleviation, immigrant incorporation, and social justice rights work for marginalized populations. In addition to critically examining front-line service challenges and issues of justice, power, and control, students will engage in service learning to learn about practical issues, first-hand.  Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-340 Environmental Sociology (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS,D) Interactive seminar designed to introduce environmental sociology, broadly defined. Theoretical perspectives and debates within this interdisciplinary foreground an analysis of thematic areas: climate change, food and agriculture, environmental activism, and others.  Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-341 Crime and Society (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS) An examination of the forms, distributions and causes of criminal behavior in contemporary American society; an analysis of the criminal justice system; discussion about policies concerning issues such as the death penalty, the insanity defense, plea bargaining and gun control. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-342 Sociology of Education (4 Credits)</strong><br/>(PS, D) An overview of the study of education from a sociological perspective. Topics will include the purpose of the educational system, the goals and benefits of the educational system, how school experiences vary for different groups in society, how social characteristics such as age, race, class, gender, and disability affect the educational experience, and how educational systems are similar and different across the globe.  Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-380 Special Topics Seminar (4 Credits)</strong><br/>Treatment in-depth of a topic of sociological interest not offered in the general curriculum. Topic announced for each offering. Prerequisite: SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of instructor. Students may take more than one special topics seminar</p><p><strong>SOAN-393 International Study Colloquium (3-4 Credits)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>SOAN-399 Directed Study (1-2 Credits)</strong><br/>Opportunities for students to study a particular subject under a faculty member\'s direction. Prerequisite: permission of department chair and instructor.</p><p><strong>SOAN-400 Independent Study (1-2 Credits)</strong><br/>Prerequisite: permission of instructor, agreement on topic and schedule of appointments</p><p><strong>SOAN-450 Senior Inquiry/Capstone (4 Credits)</strong><br/>Students will develop and complete an independent research project.  The topic of each SI will be determined in collaboration with the instructor.  Projects may include original primary research and/or secondary research using qualitative methods, quantitative methods, or a mixed-methods approach.  Students will communicate why the project is meaningful and impactful via a reflective component.  The project will be reflective of one or more of (a) the nature of knowledge and inquiry; (b) self-awareness and connection with others; (c) the relationship of individuals to a community. This will be demonstrated through appropriate forms of reflection on learning.</p><p><strong>SOAN-499 Directed Study (1-2 Credits)</strong><br/>Opportunities for students to study a particular subject under a faculty member\'s direction. Prerequisite: permission of department chair and instructor.</p>');