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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.