SOCY 1101: Introduction to Sociology
The purpose of this course is to examine the field of sociology through the scientific study of human social behavior. Students will get an introduction to general ideas, concepts, and theoretical perspectives within the field of sociology. Using systematic research methods, sociologists study a variety of social phenomena. This course will examine sociology by tackling such issues as socialization, social structures and systems, deviance, ideological social significance, as well as racial, gender, and class inequality.
SOCY 3110: American Minority Groups
In this course students examine core concepts and ideologies that shape the economics, politics, and cultures of American minority groups. Students will examine the dynamics of intra-racial and inter-racial conduct and relations. Major themes discussed will include individual and group identity, ethnic consciousness, marginality, assimilation, acculturation, group mobility and change, the economics and politics of immigration, and the role of race and ethnicity in America and in a global economy.
SOCY 3125: Older Worker and Retirement (Cross-listed with GRNT and PSYC)
The purpose of this course is to examine the physical characteristics, personal attitudes, and structural factors affecting the employment of persons over 50. More specifically, this course will examine the older worker and retirement by tackling such issues as biological aging, myths and stereotypes about older workers, public policies, human resources practices, economics of retirement, and theories about career and life stages. We will also delve into topics such as health disparities and racial, gender and class inequality within jobs for the older worker.
SOCY 4090/6090: Cuba: Race, Identity, and Culture (Cross-listed with AFRS, LTAM, LBST)
This course is designed to educate students about issues of race and identity by presenting historical and modern perspectives that shape racial and cultural experiences in both the United States and Cuba. Through cultural immersion, guided tours associated with key periods of Cuban history, and excursions, students will complete several activities that allow them to examine their own lives in the U.S. in relation to the values, norms, and cultural experiences of Cubans. There will be several cultural encounters through religion, music, dance, writing, art, and architecture. Major topics include: individual and group identity, ethnic consciousness, marginality, group mobility and change, the economics and politics of immigration, and the role of race and identity in American and Cuban history.
SOCY 4112: Sociology of Work (Undergraduate)
In this course students examine the field of sociology through the study of work and occupations. Students will get an introduction to general ideas, concepts, and theoretical perspectives within the field of sociology. More specifically, this course will examine the sociology of work by tackling such issues as types of occupations and their social significance or meaning, as well as racial, gender and class inequality within jobs and occupations.
SOCY 6112: Sociology of Work (Graduate)
The purpose of this course is to examine the field of sociology through the study of work and occupations. Students will explore various theoretical and methodological approaches to work, including general ideas, concepts, and perspectives within the field of sociology. More specifically, this course will examine the sociology of work by tackling such issues as work in a globalized society, work structures, inequalities at work, gender, race, ethnicity and age differences in the workplace, work-family balance, workplace transformation, historical studies of work, labor markets, employment and unemployment, work rewards, workplace and employment policies. This course examines these concepts through different types of occupations and their social significance or meaning in work and to workers.