University of Guelph 1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar

XII--Course Descriptions


Sociology

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Note: Sociology credit is also given for 39-306 Principles of Social Gerontology; 62-100, Introduction to Linguistics; 74-218 , Philosophy of Science.

Courses will normally be offered in the semesters designated. For information on other semesters these courses will be offered and the semester those courses without designations will be offered, please check with the department. In addition to regularly scheduled courses, students may elect to do independent study. A student who wishes to do a reading course should first consult the professor with whom he/she wishes to work. Course numbers available for independent study in sociology include: 86-384;86-474, 86-484, 86-488 and 86-489.

Sociology credit may also be given for most Anthropology courses.

86-110 Sociology S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

An introductory course dealing with the basic concepts and methods of sociology applied to societies, groups and individuals. Students will gain an understanding of basic social processes such as socialization, social exchange, deviance and conformity, social change and basic social institutions such as the economy, the polity, the family, religion, education.

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86-201 Canadian Society (3-0) [0.50]

A description of the structure of Canadian society with its social, political and economic tensions.

Prerequisites: 86-110.
Exclusions: 86-390.
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86-204 Sociology of Work F,W(3-0) [0.50]

This course examines the sociological dimensions of work and occupations. Specific topics may include: the organizational context of work, occupational and labour market structures, job satisfaction, industrial relations, technological change, and the effects of gender, age, race/ethnicity on how work and employment are experienced.

Prerequisites: 12-115 or 86-110 or 86-115.
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86-207 Social Deviance F,W(3-0) [0.50]

An introduction to some of the basic theories of deviance and social control and their application to selected social problems.

Prerequisites: 86-110.
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86-208 Rural Sociology W(3-0) [0.50]

An introduction to the structure and processes of rural society. This course deals with diverse topics such as agrarian movements, the rise of the agro-industrial complex, the role of the state in agriculture, the question of community, and rural environmental issues. A comparative perspective is cultivated, although the primary emphasis is on Canadian society.

Prerequisites: 12-115 or 86-110 or 86-115.
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86-209 Urban Sociology (3-0) [0.50]

This course examines historical and contemporary dimensions of urban life. Specific topics may include: the geography and ecology of cities, urban cultures and lifestyles, stratification, housing, crime, demographic changes, economic and environmental issues, and global urbanization.

Prerequisites: 86-110.
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86-2111/2 Classical Theory (formerly: ) F(3-0)/W(3-0) [1.00]

This course places in context and critiques the major world views which have shaped sociology. Particular attention is paid to the theories of Marx, Durkheim and Weber. This is a two-semester course. When you select it you will be assigned to 86-2111 in the Fall semester and 86-2112 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to 86-2111 until 86-2112 has been completed.

Prerequisites: 12-115 or 86-110 or 86-115.
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86-212 Introductory Methods F,W(3-0) [0.50]

A general introduction to the process of social research emphasizing research design, techniques of data collection, analysis and interpretation of research results.

Prerequisites: 12-115 or 86-110 or 86-115.
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86-219 Technology and Society W(3-0) [0.50]

This course offers a broad introduction to the social dimensions of science and technology and of emerging information technologies.

Prerequisites: 86-110.
Exclusions: 86-320.
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86-228 Society and Environment (3-0) [0.50]

An introduction to the nature and dimensions of the environmental crisis. The values, interests and social institutions (including government and industry) that promote pollution or environmentalism will be considered. Issues to be examined may include global warming, nuclear energy, environmental toxins, species extinction and population growth pressures.

Prerequisites: 45-130 or 45-135.
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86-229 Ethnicity, Race and Multiculturalism (3-0) [0.50]

An examination of the interrelationships among Canadian ethnic, racial and linguistic groups including their locations in the Canadian mosaic.

Prerequisites: 86-110.
Exclusions: 86-329.
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86-239 Class and Stratification (3-0) [0.50]

An examination of the persistent bases of social inequalities such as wealth, income, power and prestige including class formation, class consciousness, political activity and social mobility.

Prerequisites: 86-110.
Exclusions: 86-324.
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86-266 Contemporary Native Peoples of Canada W(3-0) [0.50]

An analysis of the impact of Euro-Canadian society on native culture. Particular emphasis will be given to contemporary issues relating to Canadian native peoples (Indians, Inuit and Metis) such as education, treaties and reserves, land claims, government administration and economic development.

Prerequisites: 12-115 or 86-110 or 86-115.
Exclusions: 12-266.
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86-303 Criminology (3-0) [0.50]

An examination of current issues in criminological theory and research. Emphasis is placed on showing how competing theoretical models are used to study specific types of criminal behaviour, including sexual assault, murder, and corporate crime.

Prerequisites: 86-207, (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-304 Sociology of Social Welfare W(3-0) [0.50]

The course examines the major factors that shape the welfare state and considers what impact welfare policies have on people. Central to the discussion is welfare in Canada and what changes are desirable and feasible. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-305 Criminal Justice and Corrections (3-0) [0.50]

An analysis of agencies and institutions by which society defines, judges and reacts to criminal behaviour. The course will examine the policies of a range of social control agencies, such as the courts and prisons and how they affect people.

Prerequisites: 86-207, (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-306 Organizations W(3-0) [0.50]

An examination of complex organizations and bureaucracy, including both formal and informal structures, with emphasis on authority, leadership, decision-making, control and communications both within and between organizations. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: 86-204.
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86-307 Qualitative and Observational Methods W(3-0) [0.50]

Non-quantitative techniques in social research including participant observation, unobtrusive methods, case studies and interviewing.

Prerequisites: 86-212.
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86-309 Poverty (3-0) [0.50]

This course examines why there are so many poor and why there has been little relative change, despite anti-poverty programs, over the past few decades. A systematic examination of the structural and individual factors related to poverty. Demographic, labour market and institutional forces entailed in the dynamics of poverty will be investigated as well as the prospects and directions for future public policy.

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-310 Sociology of the Family (3-0) [0.50]

An exploration of how family relationships are shaped by the social context and social structure, and the theoretical frameworks used to study them. Topics may include historical development of the family, cross-cultural perspectives, family policy, household division of labour, abuse, divorce, parenthood, domestic ideology, sexuality, interracial families.

Prerequisites: 86-212 or equivalent.
Exclusions: 39-312.
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86-311 Sociology of Religion W(3-0) [0.50]

An analysis of stability and change in patterns of religious beliefs, behaviour and institutions. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-312 Quantitative Methods F(3-1) [0.50]

The course introduces basic descriptive and inferential techniques used in quantitative social research. Students will acquire the skills needed to perform basic analyses and to read the research literature. They will also acquire skills in using a standard computer package to perform data analyses. Topics include: data organization, sample description, hypothesis testing and measures of association. Note: Students who have completed any other statistics course(s) should consult with the instructor. In some instances, 86-312 may be waived as a departmental requirement.

Prerequisites: 86-212.
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86-313 Sociology of Politics (3-0) [0.50]

An interpretation of the political process and its relationship to other aspects of the social structure, including such topics as political parties, movements, factions, citizen participation, power structures and the process of political exchange.

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-330 Community Development (3-0) [0.50]

An analysis of approaches to community development defined as planned, change-directed action undertaken by individuals, groups and organizations. The course will include the examination of actual community development practices.

Prerequisites: 86-208, 86-212.
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86-331 Contemporary Theory F,W(3-0) [0.50]

The course outlines and evaluates the major theories in use today. A central aspect of the course is instruction in the application of these theories.

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-334 Sociology of Education (3-0) [0.50]

An examination of educational institutions and their relationships to other sectors of society, in particular political and economic. Topics include the nature and objectives of education, equality of opportunity, measures of educational achievement and attainment, manifest and hidden curricula, and public policy.

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-338 Society and Nature (3-0) [0.50]

Classical to contemporary theories of the relations between society and the environment will be examined. These include Cartesian, Puritan, Utilitarian, laissez-faire liberal, Marxist, "deep ecologist" and eco-feminist approaches. Concepts to be explored are ecology, wilderness, growth, sustainability, species, domination, animal rights and stewardship.

Prerequisites: 1 of 12-115, 86-110, 86-115, 86-228, 74-207 .
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86-340 Sociology of Gender (3-0) [0.50]

An examination of the processes involved in the definition and modification of sex-roles in major social institutions under changing socioeconomic conditions and value systems in society.

Prerequisites: 12-115 or 86-110 or 86-115.
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86-341 Individual and Society (3-0) [0.50]

Examining social-psychology from the sociological perspective, this course deals with the relation between social and cultural structure, on the one hand, and self or personality on the other. Employing symbolic interactionism and affect control theory, the course shows how social interaction mediated by language is the well-spring of both social cognitions and emotions.

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
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86-346 Ethnicity and Aging W(3-0) [0.50]

An examination of ethnic social structure, ethnicity, and aging. Variations in age related behaviour associated with ethnic groups in Canada will be viewed from a sociological and gerontological perspective. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212, (86-229 or 86-306).
Exclusions: 86-416.
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86-349 Sociology of Law (3-0) [0.50]

This course examines the social basis of law. Specific topics include the law as an instrument of stability or change, and the role of law makers, law enforcers and interpreters, including the legal profession, the police, judges and courts.

Prerequisites: 86-207, (86-211 or 86-2111/2), 86-212.
Exclusions: 86-419.
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86-368 Sociology of Development (3-0) [0.50]

An examination of the process of social and economic development and underdevelopment, with special emphasis on the rural sector of countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Prerequisites: 12-216 or 86-208 or 86-216 or (12-115, 85-201).
Exclusions: 12-368.
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86-384 Seminar -- Topics in Sociology S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection.This course number may also be used for independent study on a topic of the student's choice. In this case, permission of the instructor who will be supervising the study is required.

Prerequisites: [15.00] credits.
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86-403 Advanced Topics in Criminology (3-0) [0.50]

An in-depth study of selected issues in criminology.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits including (12-369 or 86-331 or 86-369), (86-303 or 86-305), 86-307, 86-312.
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86-420 Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice W(3-0) [0.50]

An in-depth study of issues in criminal justice.

Prerequisites: 86-305, 86-307, 86-312, (86-331or 86-369).
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86-421 Advanced Topics in Rural Sociology (3-0) [0.50]

A critical examination of the research literature in rural sociology, both in industrial and industrializing societies.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits including 86-208.
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86-422 Canadian RuralWomen F(3-0) [0.50]

An examination of socio-cultural structures and processes affecting the positions and roles of rural women in Canada. Starting from a historical perspective, special emphasis will be given to the study of farm and native women, and changes in their familial, economic, social and political roles. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits including 86-208.
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86-423 Comparative Sociology W(3-0) [0.50]

Societies and social institutions in cross-cultural perspectives. The focus of this course will vary but in every instance will explicitly involve cross-cultural comparisons. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits.
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86-424 Women in the Development Process (3-0) [0.50]

To increase students' understanding of the relation of socio-economic, political and cultural changes on the roles of women in "developing areas" and how women, in turn, affect socio-economic changes.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits including 1 of12-340, 85-201, 86-340, 86-368.
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86-429 Applied Sociology (2-1) [0.50]

The application of sociological knowledge and research techniques to important policy issues in contemporary Canadian society.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits including (12-369 or 86-331 or 86-369), (86-303 or 86-305), 86-307, 86-312.
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86-431 Advanced Topics in Canadian Society (3-0) [0.50]

A detailed examination of selected topics in Canadian society such as regional tensions, aboriginal issues, implications of free trade, constitutional reform, social programs.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits including 86-201.
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86-470 Seminar -- Theoretical Issues in Sociology (3-0) [0.50]

An examination of selected theoretical issues.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits.
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86-474 Seminar in Sociology S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection.This course number may also be used for independent study on a topic of the student's choice. In this case, permission of the instructor who will be supervising the study is required.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits.
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86-484 Seminar in Sociology S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection.This course number may also be used for independent study on a topic of the student's choice. In this case, permission of the instructor who will be supervising the study is required.

Prerequisites: [12.50] credits.
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86-488 Special Projects in Sociology S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

The special study option is designed to provide advanced undergraduates with an opportunity independently to explore the frontiers and foundations of a field of knowledge.The subject matter will normally be study in greater depth of topics related to regular upper-level courses offered in the department which the student has taken or is taking.

Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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86-489 Special Projects in Sociology S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

The special study option is designed to provide advanced undergraduates with an opportunity independently to explore the frontiers and foundations of a field of knowledge.The subject matter will normally be study in greater depth of topics related to regular upper-level courses offered in the department which the student has taken or is taking.

Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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86-490 Honours Sociology Thesis I S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

Development and design of an honours thesis proposal conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Recommended to Specialized Honours students.

Prerequisites: [15.00] credits including (12-369 or 86-331 or 86-369), (86-307 or 86-312) and a cumulative average of 70% in all Sociology and Anthropology courses.
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86-491 Honours Sociology Thesis II S,F,W(3-0) [0.50]

Completion and presentation of honours thesis.

Prerequisites: 86-490.
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