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| SOCIOLOGY-ANTHROPOLOGY (SOC) | |
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Professor: Wilk
(Chairperson) The Sociology-Anthropology Department
offers two tracks in the major. Both tracks introduce the students
to the fundamental concepts of the discipline, and both tracks
prepare the student for graduate school. Track I emphasizes the theoretical
aspects of sociology and anthropology. Track II emphasizes the
application of sociology and anthropology to human services. Track I -
Sociology-Anthropology requires the core course sequence
SOC 110, 114, 229, 330, 430, 444 and three other courses within the
department with the exception of SOC 443. REL 226 may also be
counted toward the major. Track II -
Human Services in a Socio-Cultural Perspective requires SOC 110,
222, 229, 330, 430, 443, and 444. In addition, students must select
two courses from among the following: SOC 220, 221, 228, 300, 334,
and 335. Students are also required to choose two units from the
following courses: PSY 110, ECON 224, PSCI 333, and SOC 230.
Recommended courses: ACCT 110, 226; SPAN 111, 112; HIST 126; and
PHIL 334. Majors in both tracks are encouraged
to participate in the internship program. Students interested in
teacher certification should refer to the Department of Education on
page 95. The following courses have been
approved to be offered as cultural diversity courses: SOC 229, 331,
334, 335, 336, 337. Students must check semester class schedules to
determine which courses are offered as "D" courses for
that semester. The following courses have been approved to be
offered as writing intensive courses and may be offered as such: SOC
222, 228, 229, 230, 331. Students must check semester class
schedules to determine which courses are offered as "W"
courses for that semester. Minor A minor in sociology and anthropology
consists of SOC 110 and four other SOC courses approved by the
department, three of which must be numbered 220 or above. 110 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY An introduction to the problems,
concepts, and methods in sociology today, including analysis of
stratification, organization of groups and institutions, social
movements, and deviants in social structure. 114 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY An introduction to the subfields of
anthropology; its subject matter, methodology, and goals,
examination of biological and cultural evolution, the fossil
evidence for human evolution, and questions raised in relation to
human evolution. Other topics include race, human nature, primate
behavior, and prehistoric cultural development. 220 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY The history, structure, and functions of
modern American family life, emphasizing dating, courtship, factors
in marital adjustment, and the changing status of family members. Prerequisite:
SOC 110 or consent of instructor. 221 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY A multidisciplinary approach to the study of the constellation of factors that relate to juvenile delinquency causation, handling the juvenile delinquent in the criminal justice system, treatment strategies, prevention, and community responsibility. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or consent of instructor. Alternate years. 222 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES This course is for students interested in learning about, or entering, the human services profession. It will review the history, the range, and the goals of human services together with a survey of various strategies and approaches to human problems. A twenty-hour community service component is an optional element of the course. Prerequisite: SOC 110 and/or PSY 110; or consent of instructor. 228 AGING AND SOCIETY Analysis of cross-cultural characteristics of the aged as individuals and as members of groups. Emphasis is placed upon media portrayals as well as such variables as health, housing, socio-economic status, personal adjustment, retirement, and social participation. Sociological, social psychological, and anthropological frames of reference are utilized in analysis and description of aging and its relationship to the individual and society. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 229 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY An examination of cultural and social anthropology designed to familiarize the student with the analytical approaches to the diverse cultures of the world. The relevancy of cultural anthropology for an understanding of the human condition will be stressed. Topics to be covered include the nature of primitive societies in contrast to civilizations, the concept of culture and cultural relativism, the individual and culture, the social patterning of behavior and social control, an anthropological perspective on the culture of the United States. 230 SELF AND SOCIETY This course is concerned with the behavior of individuals who occupy positions in social structures, organizations and groups. The focus is on the behavior of individuals as it is controlled, influenced, or limited by the social environment; and the manner in which the behavior of individuals reacts upon, shapes and alters social structures and enters into the functioning of groups. This course will also explore symbolic interactionism, a major theoretical perspective in sociology which focuses primary attention on the way in which individuals define and continually redefine reality on the basis of social interaction. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or consent of instructor. 300 CRIMINOLOGY Analysis of the sociology of law; conditions under which criminal laws develop; etiology of crime; epidemiology of crime, including explanation of statistical distribution of criminal behavior in terms of time, space, and social location. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or consent of instructor. 330 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIOLOGY-ANTHROPOLOGY In studying the research process in sociology-anthropology, attention is given to the process of designing and administering both qualitative and quantitative research. Students complete an original field work project in a public setting. Additionally, students will learn to compile and analyze quantitative data through a micro computer statistical software package. Different methodological skills considered include: field work, questionnaire construction, unobtrusive research, and program evaluation. The course must be taken in the junior year. Prerequisite: SOC 110 and MATH 123. 331 SOCIOLOGY OF WOMEN This course investigates the development of feminist social thinking throughout American history, gender role socialization, and women’s roles in social institutions. The focus of the course is contemporary American society with an examination of the way in which gender is created and recreated through human activity, including institutionalized gendered practices. An examination of the roles of women in several social institutions may include family, work, politics, law, and health. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Alternate years. 334 RACIAL AND CULTURAL MINORITIES Study of racial, cultural, and national groups within the framework of American cultural values. An analysis will include historical, cultural, and social factors underlying ethnic and racial conflict. Field trips and individual reports are part of the requirements for the course. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or consent of instructor. 335 CULTURE AND PERSONALITY Introduction to psychological anthropology, its theories and methodologies. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between individual and culture, national character, cognition and culture, culture and mental disorders, and cross-cultural considerations of the concept of self. Prerequisite: SOC 229 or consent of instructor. 336 THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF PRIMITIVE RELIGIONS The course will familiarize the student with the wealth of anthropological data on the religions and world views developed by primitive peoples. The functions of primitive religion in regard to the individual, society, and various cultural institutions will be examined. Subjects to be surveyed include myth, witch-craft, vision quests, spirit possession, the cultural use of dreams, and revitalization movements. Particular emphasis will be given to shamanism, transcultural religious experience, and the creation of cultural realities through religions. Both a social scientific and existential perspective will be employed. Pre-requisite: SOC 229 or consent of instructor. 337 THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF AMERICAN INDIANS An ethnographic survey of native North American Indian and Eskimo cultures, such as the Iroquois, Plains Indians, Pueblo, Kwakiutl, and Netsilik. Changes in native lifeways due to European contacts and United States expansion will be considered. Recent cultural developments among American Indians will be placed in an anthropological perspective. 430 SOCIAL PROBLEMS Building on the research skills acquired in SOC 330, students will complete an original quantitative research project on a topic of their own choosing. The theoretical emphasis of this course covers the social construction and life course of a social problem. Additionally, several social problems will be analyzed in depth. Prerequisite: SOC 330. 443 HUMAN SERVICES IN HELPING INSTITUTIONS The course examines the organizational and conceptual context within which human services are delivered in contemporary society. Subjects to be covered include ethnographic study of nursing homes, prisons, therapeutic communities, mental hospitals, and other human service institutions. The methodology of fieldwork will be explored so as to sensitize the student to the socio-cultural dimensions of helping environments and relationships. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 229, or consent of instructor. Alternate years. 444 SOCIAL THEORY The history of the development of sociological thought from its earliest philosophical beginnings is treated through discussions and reports. Emphasis is placed upon sociological thought since the time of Comte. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or consent of instructor. 470-479 INTERNSHIP (See index) Interns in sociology-anthropology typically work off campus with social service agencies under the supervision of administrators. However, other internship experiences, such as with the Lycoming County Historical Museum, are available. Interns in criminal justice work off campus in criminal justice agencies, such as penal institutions and probation and parole departments, under the supervision of administrative personnel. N80-N89 INDEPENDENT STUDY (See index) An opportunity to pursue specific interests and topics not usually covered in regular courses. Through a program of readings and tutorials, the student will have the opportunity to pursue these interests and topics in greater depth than is usually possible in a regular course. 490-491 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR DEPARTMENTAL HONORS (See index) |
