20 - Sociology

This course provides an explanation of the general principles of Sociology, including social organization, culture, socialization processes, primary and secondary groups, social stratification, collective behavior and social deviance. Basic principles are applied to family, intergroup relations, business and politics.

This course provides students the opportunity to study topics of interest to sociologists. Subject matter will vary.

This course introduces students to the history of the women's movement in the U.S. and examines the construction and experience of gender across multicultural and global perspectives. It is designed to enhance interdisciplinary dialogue, to locate women's voices and experiences in the stream of intellectual history, and to demonstrate how the present issues of feminist discourse emerged. Both women and men are encouraged to explore their own questions about gender in this course.

This course provides students with the opportunity to study historical and contemporary issues of interest to sociologists. Topics will vary.

Marriage and the family are studied from a sociological point of view. Topics include the biological bases of the family, dating, mate selection, divorce and changes in marriage and the family.

Workshops appropriate to the intensive study of particular sociological concepts, structures, and phenomena are offered periodically. Topics will vary.

Students examine information on U.S. racial, ethnic and religious groups, including analysis of class, age and gender inequality. Topics include the history and minority experience of U.S. groups, current status and contributions of these groups, and strategies for reducing intolerance and improving intergroup relationships.

The social structure of Latina/o populations in the United States is studied, with special emphasis on immigration, economic structure, roles of community, family, gender, religion and politics, as they relate to US Latina/o identity.

What job opportunities are available, and what do they offer? Which skills do people need to work successfully with others? What makes people happy with their jobs? How are new technologies creating career opportunities? This course explores these questions.

Special problems of delinquency in America are studied in relation to theories of juvenile delinquency, empirical studies, analysis of the juvenile justice system and evaluation of juvenile treatment alternatives.

Criminal patterns of behavior are studied, as well as theories of crime causation. Differences in approaches toward criminals, preventive programs as possible solutions to crime and social problems leading to unrest and disruption are also evaluated.

This course examines what causes conflict, violence and war: why people fight and how one can turn conflicts into opportunities for making friends.

The social aspects of being male or female are examined. Topics include personal development, careers, leadership, sexuality, mass media, sports and social deviance.

Popular culture and its impact on American cultural values and institutions are explored. Major forms of pop culture include TV, sports, music, movies, humor, fashion and computers.

This seminar emphasizes interdisciplinary methodology and students' independent research. Designed to be an integrating experience, the seminar will focus on blending theory and application through reading, discussion, writing, and an original research or service project.

The course is designed for the student completing the African American Studies minor. The course integrates the student's prior coursework in African American Studies, and provides additional perspectives. Students are expected to conduct some independent scholarship and/or participate in a service learning contribution to the Lewis African American community.

This course is designed for the student completing the Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies minor. This course integrates the student's prior coursework in the minor and provides additional perspectives. Students are expected to conduct some independent scholarship and participate in a service learning contribution to a Latina/o community as well as share those experiences with the Lewis University community, especially the Latina/o community at Lewis University.

The student and instructor work in a one-to-one relationship. The course content might include a specific sociological topic, reading in a specific area or a combination of both.

Students undertake an intensive analysis of a specific problem area in sociology. Topics vary with the semester.

The methodology and techniques of sociological research are considered, including theory and research, research designs and settings, sampling methods, the principle of measurement, and data collection and analysis.

This course considers the sociological issues most relevant to American society and students' occupational interests. Students learn to apply theory and related research to concrete situations in their lives and future careers. The course fulfills the advanced writing requirement.

This internship places students in a community organization so as to further their understanding of the social environment and facilitate their transition into a career.