Dorothy Donahoe Hall, AA209
(661) 664-2368
(661) 665-6909 (fax)
email: mhilton@csub.edu
http://www.csub.edu/socanth/
| Chair: | Mark Q. Sutton |
| Faculty: | J. Granskog
L. Hecht V. Kohli J. D. McMillin K. Nyberg W. Paap J. Ross G. Santos R. Travis |
Program Description
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology administers two Bachelor of Arts degree programs, and two Master of Arts degree programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree programs are:
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at CSUB offers the student three choices: a BA in Sociology with a Minor in another field of study, a BA in Sociology with a Concentration in Ethnic Studies, and a BA in Sociology with a Concentration in Urban Studies and Planning. Degree programs with Concentrations do not require a Minor. Undergraduates are encouraged to gain experience as teaching assistants as well as to seek opportunities to work as research assistants in the Applied Research Center.
The Master of Arts degree programs offered by the Department are:
ANTHROPOLOGY
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY
To fulfill the requirements for the major in anthropology, a student must complete nine courses acceptable to the Department, including at least eight at the upper division level.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY
Four courses totaling 20 quarter units
in anthropology, at least three of which must be upper division, approved
by the Department.
TEACHING CREDENTIAL--Single Subject
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
has authorized CSUB to offer an approved single subject matter preparation
program in Social Science. To secure information on specific requirements,
contact the Social Science Program Coordinator at (661) 664-2247, Faculty
Towers, 301F.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a program leading to the Master of Arts in Anthropology. A person with this degree would be able to teach at the Community College level, obtain professional positions as an Anthropologist or Archaeologist in private and government sectors, and be well prepared to advance to a Ph.D. program.
The strengths of this program lie in several areas. For those primarily interested in archaeology, the focus is in the archaeology of California and the Great Basin. For those primarily interested in cultural anthropology there is specific research interest in culture change, study of local cultures, sport ethnography, shamanism, and feminist anthropology. Graduate students are encouraged to collaborate with faculty members on their various research projects.
Requirements for Admission
Admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology program requires that the following basic criteria be met:
Standing
Students who meet the admission requirements will be admitted as Classified Graduate Students.
Students lacking substantial admission requirements or needing prerequisite coursework may be admitted to the University as Unclassified Graduate Students. Upon completion of prerequisite work, the student then must formally apply to the program.
Transfer of Credit
A student may transfer up to 13 quarter units of credit from another school. A student may apply, with the approval of his/her committee, up to 10-quarter units of credit taken at CSUB while an Unclassified Graduate Student.
Academic Advising
Until an advisor is selected, the Graduate Program Coordinator will serve as interim advisor. Upon admission, however, the student should select an advisor as soon as possible. Failure to do this may result in the Graduate Program Coordinator assigning the student an advisor.
Continuation
Continuation in the program is dependent upon the following:
Advancement to Candidacy requires the following:
2. Completion of 25 quarter units of graduate work applied toward the MA in Anthropology all of which are at least at the 500 level or above, with a GPA of 3.0 or better in graduate coursework at CSUB.
3. A Thesis Proposal approved by the Thesis Committee and filed with the Department; or a Project Proposal approved by the student’s committee and filed with the Department; or an approved proposal for the Teaching Track Option. Handout available in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Only classified students who have met the following requirements are eligible for graduation.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Lower Division
ANTH 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5)
Survey of the field and the major concepts, theories, and methodologies employed in cultural anthropology and linguistics. The relationship between anthropology and other social sciences is examined. The emphasis is on the comparative analysis of major social institutions, how they function, and their response to changing circumstances in various cultural contexts. (CAN ANTH 4) [F, W, S]
ANTH 102 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (5)
The course examines selected basic principles of the life sciences from a biological anthropological perspective. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of present evidence concerning primate and human evolution, the interrelationships between the biological and cultural aspects of human adaptation, and the classification and distribution of races. Investigative laboratory projects using field data are required. Lab fee may be required. (CAN ANTH 2) [W]
ANTH 104 Introduction to Archaeology (5)
An introduction to the methods and applications of archaeology, together with a survey of world prehistory; the acquisition of culture from the Paleolithic Age to the earliest civilizations. Carries credit in both Anthropology and Art History. (CAN ANTH 6) [F]
ANTH 191 Understanding Field Archaeology (3)
Basic introduction to field archaeology, intended to give the student an overview of, rather than intense training in, field archaeology. Trips to various archaeological sites and facilities in the Kern County area are the main focus of the course. A field trip fee may be required.
INST 205 Perspectives on Women in Society (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [S]
ANTH 240 Anthropology Through Film (3)
Students will view one or more films each week on selected anthropological topics. These will include primate studies, archaeology, and ethnographic studies. The series will include both documentary and commercial films. Following each weekly showing, there will be a discussion session. [S]
ANTH 250 Peoples of Africa (5)
An overview of the diverse cultures of Africa, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Each student will choose a particular culture for intensive examination. Several major themes are explored: ecological adaptation, marriage and family life, religion and ritual expression, and problems of modernization. Several contemporary issues will be chosen for classroom discussion. [W]
ANTH 251 Peoples of South America (5)
Examination of contemporary indigenous societies in South America from a socio-historical and ethnographic perspective. Several major themes are explored: ecological adaptation, marriage and family life, ideology and ritual expression and problems of modernization. [F]
ANTH 252 Native Peoples of North America (5)
An introduction to the Indian and Eskimo peoples of North America from their arrival on the continent through contact with peoples from Europe, Africa, and Asia. The course will examine the social, economic, political, and religious aspects of the various groups and will include a discussion of the impacts of Euroamerican culture on Native peoples. [S]
ANTH 253 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (5)
Course provides students with an overview of the diverse peoples and cultures of the Middle East. In it, we explore how geography has influenced patterns of subsistence, and how nomadic pastoralism, village communities and cities form a unique social ecology that plays a determining role in shaping modern-day politics and religion. We will examine tribalism, the family, and religious tradition, and how these vary between diverse ethnic groups. Finally, we will examine the relationship between religion, the family, and women’s roles, and how modernization is reshaping the social fabric of people’s lives.
ANTH 277 Selected Topics in Anthropology (1-5)
Specialized topics in anthropology offered periodically as announced. May be repeated on a different topic. May require permission of instructor.
ANTH 289 Experiential Prior Learning (1-5)
Evaluation and assessment of learning which has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Available by petition only, on a credit, no-credit basis. Not open to post-graduate students. Interested students should contact the Department office.
ANTH 290 Excavation Techniques in Field Archaeology (5)
Techniques in the excavation of archaeological sites. All aspects of site specific studies are covered: research design, logistics, surface collections, excavation, and evaluation of data. The course involves some classroom instruction but is mostly fieldwork. A field trip fee may be required. Prerequisite: ANTH 104. [S]
ANTH 291 Survey Techniques in Field Archaeology (5)
Techniques in archaeological survey. All aspects of survey are covered: inventory, location, recordation, mapping, and evaluation of site data. The course involves some classroom instruction but is mostly fieldwork. A field trip fee may be required. Prerequisite: ANTH 104. [S]
ANTH 292 Introduction to Laboratory Methods in Archaeology (5)
An introduction to the basic methods in laboratory analysis of archaeological data, including cataloging, typology, metric tabulation and analysis, and curation. Students will participate in special archaeological studies such as faunal analysis, paleobotanical analysis, and dating. The writing of archaeological reports will also be covered. [F]
ANTH 298 Directed Study in Teaching Anthropology (1-5)
(Theory and Method in Lower Division Instruction.)
Weekly meetings with faculty instructor which may include administering
and developing examinations, individual tutoring and discussion group leadership,
and directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite of instructor who
will serve as sponsor, approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and
Anthropology. May be repeated for different course content. This course
cannot be used for student’s major or minor.
Upper Division
ANTH 300 Introduction to Research Methods (6)
An introduction to major concepts, skills and techniques of research methods in the social sciences. This will include the assumptions of the scientific method, basic principles of research methods in the social sciences, descriptive and data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: GST 390 (may be taken concurrently), completion of MATH 140 or PSYC 200
ANTH 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Anthropology (5)
The history, development, and application of the major theoretical orientations in anthropology. Prerequisite: ANTH 100. [W]
BEHS 318 Psychological Anthropology (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [S]
ANTH 319 Anthropology of Religion (5)
Theoretical and substantive analysis of religious ideology and ritual emphasizing comparative study from selected non-Western societies. Particular emphasis will be given to exploring the application of various theoretical approaches to the study of ritual and shamanism. Carries credit in either Anthropology or Religious Studies. [S]
ANTH 325 The Anthropology of Sport (5)
An examination of sport behavior in selected societies around the world with particular attention being given to the contrasts between Western and non-Western cultures. The focus of this course is on the analysis of the cultural dimensions of sport in terms of its interaction with other key economic, social, political, and religious institutions. [F]
ANTH 334 Participant Observation Research (5)
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative data from everyday life, and natural social settings. Coverage includes the techniques of participant observation, including establishing rapport, note taking, ethics of ethnographic fieldwork, and interviewing techniques. Emphasis is on the formulation of a research problem and the use of conceptual and theoretical materials in the analysis of field data. Each student completes a fieldwork project based on data collected in public places, organizations or other community settings. [W]
ANTH 339 Sexual Behavior in Cross-CulturalPerspective (5)
Analysis of the patterns of sexual behavior and the range and diversity of constraints ("taboos") that have surrounded the expression of sexuality in different cultures—particularly non-Western cultures. Focuses on the ways and means by which concepts of sexuality (i.e., that which is defined as culturally appropriate sexual behavior) are integrated within the larger socio-cultural system with particular attention being given to the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, and class upon sexual expression. [W, S]
ANTH 340 Cultural Ecology (5)
An examination of the basic adaptations of humans to their environment. The basic concepts of ecology, a history of cultural ecological thought, and ecological theory as related to humans are covered. The adaptive strategies of hunter-gatherer, pastoral, agricultural, and industrialized cultures are discussed in detail. Consideration also is given to the changing adaptations of cultures undergoing modernization and to the impact of human cultures on the modern environment. [W]
ANTH 350 Peoples of Mexico (5)
An analysis of social, economic, political and religious institutions in various contemporary rural Indian and Mestizo communities from a socio-historical and ecological perspective. Particular attention will be given to the examination and analysis of current socio-economic issues impacting indigenous populations in Mexico and their strategies to cope with ongoing processes of modernization. [S]
ANTH 351 Native Peoples of California (5)
This course is designed to provide an overview of California Indian groups, including a brief discussion of the origin and prehistory of native peoples and a detailed treatment of the diversity of aboriginal cultures prior to European contact. Using this background, an analysis of the impact of Europeans, problems of intercultural relations, and the current status of California Indians, will be undertaken. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 (or equivalent).
ANTH 370 Third World Communities (5)
Most of the people in underdeveloped countries are found in rural communities—communities that are presently caught up in the processes of modernization. The focus of this course is on an examination of the lifeways of such communities from representative societies of the Third World (including India, Mexico, and the Middle East), and how they cope with the stresses and problems produced by modernization. [W]
BEHS 382 The Aged (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [W]
ANTH 390 Method and Theory in Archaeology (5)
The theory, method, and techniques employed by archaeologists in excavation, archaeological survey, reconstruction of prehistoric cultures, and the interpretation of culture history. Problem formulation and research design in archaeology. The history and contemporary developments of archaeological research. Prerequisite: ANTH 104. [S]
ANTH 396 Human Corps (1)
One unit of credit for 30 or more hours of volunteer community service experience working directly with people in an anthropology-related nonprofit, governmental or community-based organization, including educational institutions. Open to students with appropriate anthropology background for the particular placement. The student may suggest a suitable placement or request an assignment from the Anthropology Faculty Coordinator. A journal, a brief reflective paper, and occasional meetings with a faculty sponsor are required. Only one unit of Human Corps credit may be earned per term, and no more than 12 units of all Human Corps credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only.
ANTH 400 Quantitative Analysis (5)
This course will build on the concepts, skills, and techniques learned in ANTH 300. This will include refinement of concepts and a more extensive treatment of exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Labs will make extensive use of computers in developing analytical and data presentation skills. Each student will be required to complete a research project. Prerequisite: Completion of ANTH 300 or equivalent. [W]
ANTH 402 Current Trends in Biological Anthropology (5)
Biological Anthropology is a dynamic field in which new discoveries of human ancestors, advances in geological dating methods, progress in human genetic research, and other innovations are continually modifying our understanding of human evolution, human variation, and other aspects of human biology. This course reviews recent discoveries, current trends, and other developments within the field of Biological Anthropology. Topics covered include new developments in Molecular Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology, Primatology, Paleoanthropology, and other subdisciplines. Prerequisites: Completion of ANTH 102 (or equivalent), including a lab component). Permission of the instructor. [W]
ANTH 403 Forensic Anthropology (5)
This course covers the use of Biological Anthropology and computer technology for the identification of human remains. Topics covered include the differentiation of human from nonhuman remains and the sexing, aging, stature determination, and racial identification of human skeletal materials. Methods of identifying pathologies are also covered. Prerequisites: Completion of ANTH 102 (or equivalent). Permission of the instructor. [S]
ANTH 415 Cultural Resource Management (5)
This course is designed to provide students interested in archaeology and/or environmental studies with a background in the legislation and rules that govern the consideration of cultural resources in the context of environmental impact studies. The Federal Government’s requirements for identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural resources, in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, will be detailed. The role of the California Environmental Quality Act in the treatment of cultural resources at the local level also will be considered. In addition, requirements regarding the disposition of human remains and coordination and consultation with Native Americans will be discussed. [S]
BEHS 435 Family and Kin: Comparative Perspectives (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [F, W]
ANTH 438 The Anthropology of Women (5)
A cross-cultural examination of the variable roles of women in societies ranging from hunting and gathering bands to post-industrial society. Particular attention given to analyzing the cultural forces that determine how gender roles are defined and how they change. [F, W]
ANTH 460. Seminar in Aging: Culture and Ethnicity (5)
The seminar is concerned with the process and experience of aging in selected cultures throughout the world and ethnic groups within the United States. Cross-cultural studies are examined for generalizations regarding the role and treatment of the aged in a variety of cultural settings. With respect to the ethnic groups within the United States, major emphasis is given to Black and Hispanic elderly. [W]
ANTH 471 Culture Change (5)
The focus of the course is the impact on non-Western cultures of European economic and political expansion over the past 500 years. The material covers the pre-colonial setting and initial contacts, the nature of the colonial context and economic dependency, organized responses to colonial and Western domination, and problems of development in the post-colonial period. Students will select a specific country or territory for intensive examination of these issues. [F]
ANTH 473 Historical Archaeology (5)
This course provides an introduction to theory and method in Historical Archaeology. This subject is a specialized subdiscipline of general anthropology that entails the study of the archaeological remains of cultures for which there is a written historical record. Topics to be covered include the definition and history of Historical Archaeology as a unique discipline, its analytical methods, theoretical issues, and contemporary approaches and practical applications of Historical Archaeology.
ANTH 474 Archaeology of California (5)
This course provides a general overview of California archaeology. Topics to be covered include a review of the development of archaeological method and theory in California, a region by region synthesis of prehistory, and the status and direction of current research. Prerequisite: ANTH 104 or permission of instructor. [W]
ANTH 475 Prehistory of North America (5)
The prehistory of North America, north of Mexico, is examined in detail from the first entry of people to the continent up to the time of contact with Euroamericans. Emphasis is given to cultural development over time and to ecological aspects and implications of the human occupation of North America. [F]
ANTH 477 Selected Topics in Anthropology (1-5)
Specialized topics in anthropology offered periodically as announced. One course in anthropology recommended. May be repeated on a different topic. May require permission of instructor.
ANTH 481 Directed Research in Anthropology (1-5)
Students design and carry out a research project under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
ANTH 489 Experiential Prior Learning (1-5)
Evaluation and assessment of learning which has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Available by petition only, on a credit, no-credit basis. Not open to post-graduate students. Interested students should contact the Department office.
ANTH 490 Senior Seminar in Anthropology (6)
Consideration of the nature of the discipline. Integration of material from other courses. The relationship of anthropology to other fields of study. Recommended prior coursework: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, other courses required to complete the major and the minor; or permission of instructor. [S]
ANTH 492 Advanced Laboratory Methods in Archaeology (5)
A detailed examination of specialized laboratory techniques for the analysis of archaeological materials, including techniques of dating, soils analysis, faunal analysis, botanical analysis, lithic analysis, chemical analyses, typology, and materials analyses. Laboratory fee may be required. Prerequisite: ANTH 292 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 496 Internship in Community Anthropology (1-5)
Supervised field experience in community organizations and institutions. Career-oriented experience in the community setting is combined with academic activities in the college setting. Hours in the field, placement and academic requirements such as conferences, readings, and reports are arranged in consultation with work supervisor and faculty supervisor. Prerequisites vary depending on specific internship, but enrollment is limited to students with good academic records who are committed to development of professional skills in a given area. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only.
ANTH 497 Cooperative Education (5)
The Cooperative Education program offers a sponsored learning experience in a work setting, integrated with a field analysis seminar. The field experience is contracted by the Cooperative Education office on an individual basis, subject to approval by the Department. The field experience, including the seminar and reading assignments, is supervised by the cooperative education coordinator and the faculty liaison (or course instructor), working with the field supervisor. Students are expected to enroll in the course for at least two quarters. The determination of course credits, evaluation, and grading is the responsibility of the Departmental faculty. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only.
ANTH 498 Directed Study in Teaching Anthropology (1-5)
(Theory and method in upper division instruction.) Weekly meetings with faculty sponsor and supervised experience which may include administering and developing examinations, course development, discussion group leadership, selected lectures, and in-depth directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor who will serve as sponsor, approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. May be repeated for different course content. This course cannot be used for student’s major or minor.
ANTH 499 Individual Study (1-5)
Individual study under the direction of
a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and approval
of the Department.
Graduate courses
are listed in the "Graduate Studies" section of the catalog.
SOCIOLOGY
Requirements for the Undergraduate Major in Sociology
Sociology is concerned with understanding the sources and consequences of human social action. To this end, it deals with the way action is modified or altered by participation in differing and changing social contexts; the way relationships that constitute human groups are patterned; the way systems of beliefs and values affect behavior; the way these beliefs, values, norms, and expectations are acquired; and the way people seek their own identity, satisfy their basic needs, and find a sense of self and purpose. A related aim of study in sociology is the development of an appreciation for the ways of gaining such understanding of human behavior through disciplined inquiry, observation, and research. To fulfill the requirements for the major in Sociology the student must complete ten courses in Sociology acceptable to the Department, including at least nine at the upper division level.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
Four courses in Sociology, totaling 20
quarter units, at least three of which must be upper division, approved
by the Department.
TECHER CREDENTIAL--Single Subject
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
has authorized CSUB to offer an approved single subject matter preparation
program in Social Science. To secure information on specific requirements,
contact the Social Science Program Coordinator at (661) 664-3079, Faculty
Towers, Room 304F.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ETHNIC STUDIES
Prerequisites:
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE MAJOR WITH A CONCENTRATION IN URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING
Prerequisites:
Lower Division
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (5)
An examination of the concepts and methodology used by sociologists in the study of social relationships, social institutions, and social processes. Emphasis is on the practical understanding of perspectives used in the study of social behavior and on conceptual relations to other disciplines. (CAN SOC 2) [F, W, S]
SOC 120 Critical Thinking and Contemporary Social Problems (5)
An introduction to logical reasoning and social scientific methodology as it can be applied to selected contemporary American social problems. Focus is on elements of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the role of values, and the status of evidence. [F, S]
SOC 220 Contemporary Social Problems in American Society (5)
An examination of social problems currently affecting the lives of a wide range of the American people. This may include discussion of such current issues as poverty, unemployment, racism, sexism, drugs, crime, welfare and alienation. The particular social problems discussed are examined, using sociological concepts. (CAN SOC 4)
SOC 240 Sociology Through Film (3)
This course will examine sociological concepts through the use of film. Films will be viewed and discussed weekly. Films will focus on such areas as family relations, alcohol and drug addiction, aging, crime and delinquency, gender issues, race and ethnic relations, the workplace, and urban development. [W]
SOC 277 Special Topics (1-5)
Offered periodically as announced. Analysis of selected contemporary topics in sociology. Subjects vary from term to term. Prerequisite: One course in behavioral science. May be repeated for different course content.
SOC 289 Experiential Prior Learning (1-5)
Evaluation and assessment of learning which has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Available by petition only, on a credit, no-credit basis. Not open to post-graduate students. Interested students should contact the Department office.
SOC 298 Directed Study in Teaching Sociology (1-5)
(Theory and Method in Lower Division Instruction.)
Weekly meetings with faculty instructor which may include administering
and developing examinations, individual tutoring and discussion group leadership,
and directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite of instructor who
will serve as sponsor, approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and
Anthropology. May be repeated for different course content. This course
cannot be used for student’s major or minor.
Upper Division
SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods (6)
An introduction to major concepts, skills and techniques of research methods in the social sciences. This will include the assumptions of the scientific method, basic principles of research methods in the social sciences, descriptive statistics, and data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: GST 390 (may be taken concurrently), completion of MATH 140 or PSYC 200
SOC 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology (5)
An analysis of the major theoretical perspectives that provide the conceptual basis for sociological research and analysis. Emphasis on the terminology, assumptions, and implications of the dominant theoretical frameworks in contemporary sociology, such as conflict theory, structural-functionalism, and symbolic interaction. [F, W]
SOC 305 Popular Culture and Life-styles (5)
How art, literature, music, and such popular culture forms as movies and television reflect and shape experience. Includes sociological approaches to the study of mass media, commercialization, culture-producing organizations, and distinctive life-styles. Theories and methods for analyzing cultural expressions in popular music, street art, film, television, and advertising.
BEHS 311 Small Group Dynamics (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.")
SOC 312 Social Psychology (5)
Group affiliation, group standards, social perception, reference groups, and other social influences on the behavior of individuals. Topics include: the self and society, attitudes and an attitude change, social perception, attraction and love, aggression and violence, and group dynamics. [W, S]
SOC 313 Sociology of Religion (5)
A study of the social dimension of religion, Eastern and Western. The various sociological theories of religion, including those of Durkheim and Weber, are examined. Such topics as religion and social change, the social aspects of religious experience, and religious institutionalization are studied, with particular attention to the function of religion in contemporary secular societies.
BEHS 318 Psychological Anthropology (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [S]
SOC 322 Social Services and Social Problems (5)
A sociological analysis of the social problems and issues currently addressed by human services agencies. Includes examination of the social philosophy upon which the emergence of the field of human services is based, as well as the role of community resources and values in the development of "helping services" agencies. Alternative models for organizing human services in the future are explored. [S]
SOC 323 Sociology of Power (5)
An examination of the nature, sources and consequences of power, with emphasis placed on contemporary American society. Attention is given to the exercise of power on various levels of analysis, from face-to-face interaction to total societies. The relation of power to problems of social order and change is also considered. [S]
SOC 324 Sociology of Deviance (5)
An analysis of sociological approaches to the study of deviance. Emphasis is on how deviant behavior is explained. [F]
SOC 325 Sociology of Crime (5)
Conceptual and theoretical perspectives used to explain crime and criminal behavior are discussed. The viability of these perspectives, in relation to specific types of crimes, is examined. Social policy implications are considered. [W]
SOC 326 Juvenile Delinquency (5)
An analysis of the major theoretical approaches to the study of delinquency. Emphasis is on the social factors involved in the emergence of delinquent behavior and the nature of the social responses to delinquency. Attention is given to delinquency as it relates to social order and social control. [S]
SOC 327 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
A broad introduction to the field of race and ethnic relations in the United States and around the world. Theories of race and ethnicity are compared. The historical experiences of various groups in the United States—European Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans—are discussed. Ethnic and racial relations in other countries are explored. The relationship between the social construction of gender, class, nation, race and ethnicity is analyzed. Other issues discussed include assimilation versus pluralism; ethnicity and migration; the nature of racism, prejudice, and discrimination; the changing structures of ethnic stratification. [F ,W, S]
BEHS 331 Political Sociology (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.")
SOC 334 Participant Observation Research (5)
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative data from everyday life, natural social settings. Coverage includes the techniques of participant observation, including establishing rapport, note-taking, ethics of ethnographic fieldwork, and interviewing techniques. Emphasis is on the formulation of a research problem and the use of conceptual and theoretical materials in the analysis of field data. Each student completes a fieldwork project based on data collected in public places, organizations, or other community settings. [W]
SOC 335 The Latino Experience in the United States (5)
An examination of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences and conditions of Latinos in the United States. The groups studied include the Chicanos, the Puerto Ricans, the Cubans, the Dominicans, and the Central Americans. Their historic modes of incorporation, their continuing migration patterns, their experiences of racialization, their current demographic and socio-economic condition, and the emerging Latino pan-ethnicity will be analyzed and discussed in the broader context of American nation-stateness, world-system’s analysis, and diaspora studies. [F, W]
SOC 336 The Asian Experience in the United States (5)
An examination of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences and conditions of Asians and their descendants in the United States. The groups studied include the Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, Vietnamese, and Asian Indians. Their historic modes of incorporation and continuing migration patterns, as well as experiences of racialization will be discussed. The emerging Asian-American pan-ethnicity will be analyzed and discussed in the broader context of United States society, world-system’s analysis, and diaspora studies. [W]
SOC 337 The African Experience in the United States (5)
An examination of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences and conditions of Africans and their descendants in the United States. Their historic mode of incorporation in a global diaspora; experiences of racialization; the social construction of African-American racial identity and culture; and acts of survival will be analyzed and discussed in the broader context of American nation-stateness, world-system’s analysis, and diaspora studies. [S]
SOC 338 The Indigenous Experience in the Modern Americas (5)
An examination of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences and conditions of Native Americans and their descendants in the United States and other parts of the Western Hemisphere, such as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, the Andean region, and the Amazon River Basin. Their historic mode of incorporation as conquered, exterminated, or marginalized peoples, their survival strategies, their settlement and migration patterns, their experiences of racialization, their current demographic and socio-economic condition, and the social construction of Indian racial identity and culture will be analyzed and discussed in the broader context of New World nation-stateness, world-system’s analysis, and diaspora studies. [F]
SOC 343 Collective Behavior and Social Movements (5)
Analysis of structure and boundaries of social groups. Special attention to characteristics of mobs, crowds, social movements, revolutions. Role of social unrest in developing and changing social organizations. Selected investigations. Lectures/discussions. [F]
SOC 350 Sociology of Knowledge (5)
Critical analysis of the forms and structures of knowledge, their historical evaluation and philosophical foundation through consideration of contemporary exemplars and examples, such as scientific knowledge, spiritual and transcendent knowledge, everyday knowledge, and ideology. Special attention is focused on the behavioral and organizational consequences of different knowledges throughout history, and how those differences today constitute cultural and institutional differentiation. [W]
SOC 351 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (5)
This course familiarizes students with geographic information system applications. It is designed for majors from any field who wish to use modern mapping techniques for illustrating a variety of social, economic, and political phenomena. The course is geared toward training students in GIS techniques through the process of "hands on" research. [W]
SOC 352 Population Dynamics and Demography (5)
The scientific study of population structure and dynamics and their social determinants and consequences. Population structure refers to population size, composition, and distribution; population dynamics refers to change in the population structure, with special attention to fertility, mortality, migration, and social mobility. Special emphasis will be placed on the applied nature of demographic analysis. [S]
SOC 364 Family and Society (5)
An analysis of the study of the family from a developmental perspective. Specific attention is given to mate selection, marriage, parenthood and parent-child relations, and family relations during the middle and later years of life. Emphasis is on the contemporary American family. [F]
SOC 365 Gender and Society (5)
Analysis of the cultural and social institutional maintenance of gender differences. Emphasis is on how gender differences are maintained by the family, the economy, the political system, religion, and education. Also included is discussion of the ways that gender differences are maintained through art and literature, games, and sports, and advertising. [F, W]
SOC 366 Childhood and Society (5)
A chronological account of social and individual development during infancy, childhood, and adolescence with an emphasis on age-related changes in children’s cognitive, social, physical and personal characteristics. An analysis of how children interact with their social world at different ages, and how these interactions play a role in the developmental changes that lead to new forms of social interactions at later ages. [F, W, S]
SOC 367 Urban Sociology (5)
This class will address theories of urban sociology that have local, regional and national applications. We will compare and contrast various urban development issues and theories including urban ecology, the world capitalist system, multinational corporations and the production system, among others. These theoretical perspectives will then be connected with specific patterns of urban development, including dependent cities, world cities, industrial and post-industrial cities, technopolicies, and related forms of community, urban renewal, and development strategies. [F]
BEHS 382 The Aged (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [F]
SOC 396 Human Corps (1)
One unit of credit for 30 or more hours of volunteer community service experience working directly with people in a sociology-related nonprofit, governmental or community-based organization, including educational institutions. Open to students with appropriate sociology background for the particular placement. The student may suggest a suitable placement or request an assignment from the Sociology Faculty Coordinator. A journal, a brief reflective paper, and occasional meetings with a faculty sponsor are required. Only one unit of Human Corps credit may be earned per term, and no more than 12 units of all Human Corps credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only.
SOC 400 Quantitative Analysis (5)
This course will build on the concepts, skills, and techniques learned in SOC 300. This will include refinement of concepts and a more extensive treatment of exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Labs will make extensive use of computers in developing analytical and data presentation skills. Each student will be required to complete a research project. Prerequisite: Completion of SOC 300 or equivalent. [W, S]
SOC 405 Technology and Society (5)
This course examines the reciprocal relationship between technology and society, emphasizing the manner in which technological changes alter basic social institutions, including the family, religion, the military, and even science itself. Special attention is given to the positive and negative impacts of technology on the individual and the dilemmas posed by the creation of a technology dependent economy. [F, W]
BEHS 435 Family and Kin: Comparative Perspectives (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [F, W]
SOC 439 The Latin American Experience (5)
The nations of Latin America and the Caribbean may be diverse, but they have also shared a common historical experience and many face common challenges. This course explores the historical construction of the Americas, from the ancient indigenous civilizations to the present, as well as takes a closer look at some of the countries and some of the issues Latin Americans face today. [S]
SOC 440 Social Stratification (5)
Analysis of theories and concepts explaining patterns of social stratification. Focus on race, class, sex, age, and power, privilege and prestige in contemporary American Society. The study of mobility, including trends in occupational mobility, is also considered. [F, W]
SOC 442 Conflict Mediation and Dispute Resolution (5)
A systematic evaluation of the causes and contexts of human conflicts and disputes, and the elaboration of strategies designed to mediate and resolve them. Focus and examples come from inter-organizational and intra-organizational conflicts, and may include environmental disputes, issues of gender harassment or racial discrimination, and scarce resource allocation, as well as more typical labor-management and political-interest conflicts. [F]
SOC 444 Social Change (5)
Analysis of changes in our social worlds. Topics include directionality and patterns of change in history; modern sources of change; spheres and domains of change; agents of change and social reaction to change; and costs and impacts of change. The overall goal of the course will be to provide a theoretical understanding of the transformations constantly occurring in all aspects of social life. [S]
SOC 445 Sexual Practices in America (5)
A comprehensive examination of the social organization of sexual practices in America, and their implications for public health, marital and gender relations, and other issues. Detailed examination of quantitative findings, and candid discussion of sexually explicit behaviors. Prerequisite: SOC 100 and completion of MATH 140 or PSYC 200, their equivalent, or permission of instructor.
SOC 450 Contemporary Global Issues (5)
Examines the world’s major issues today, their historical roots, present conditions, and future trends. The emphasis will be on the last few decades of political, economic, social, cultural and environmental processes of the modern world-system.
SOC 451 Advanced Spatial Analysis Through Geographical Information Systems (5)
This course will explore the nature of spatial data sources and their applications. Special emphasis will be placed on collecting spatial information and creating base maps. Additional topics to be explored include data conversion methods, maintaining data quality, data base design, and analyzing the impact of emerging technologies such as automated vectorization. The course is designed to address problems and concerns of working with GIS applications. Prerequisite: SOC 351 or equivalent.
SOC 452 Techniques of Demographic Analysis (5)
A systematic and comprehensive analysis of the methods used by social scientists in dealing with demographic data. The course is concerned with how data on population are gathered, classified, and treated to produce tabulations and various summarizing measures that reveal the significant aspects of the composition and dynamics of populations. Some attention is directed to the data and measurement problems of the less developed countries and the special methods that have been developed for handling incomplete and defective data but most of the course is relatively "culture free." This course allows students to make extensive use of computer technology. [S]
SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology (5)
Course explores the questions posed by a variety of twentieth-century scholars working at the intersections of social theory and history viewed on a grand scale. We examine the research agendas that they followed, their basic assumptions about society, history, and the purposes of scholarship; and how these assumptions informed the questions that they asked, and the kinds of answers that they offered. Specifically, we seek to understand how these scholars used various sources of evidence about the past to pursue case studies or comparisons among groups, periods, nations, or civilizations.
SOC 455 Sociology of Education (5)
The sociological examination of education as a social institution and as a force and measure of social change. Formal attention focuses on educational systems, schools, educational attainment and student performance. Prerequisite: SOC 100 (or permission of instructor).
SOC 464 Family and Stress (5)
Analysis of family ability to withstand external and internal stress; community structure and family location in the community as factors in the development of and response to stress; and the relationship of individual adjustment to family reaction to stress. Discussion focuses on, for example, the following kinds of stress situations: divorce, death of a spouse or child, physical disaster, long-term physical or mental illness, chronic unemployment, and imprisonment. [W]
SOC 477 Selected Topics in Sociology (1-5)
Offered periodically as announced. Extensive analysis of selected contemporary topics in sociology.
SOC 481 Directed Research in Sociology (1-5)
Students prepare and carry out a research proposal under faculty guidance. The preparation of the proposal includes defining the problem, reviewing relevant literature, developing a theoretical perspective and constructing a research design. Students then will be expected to complete their research project by collecting and analyzing data and writing up a Final Report.
SOC 489 Experiential Prior Learning (1-5)
Evaluation and assessment of learning which has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Available by petition only, on a credit, no-credit basis. Not open to post-baccalaureate students. Interested students should contact the Department office.
SOC 490 Senior Seminar in Sociology (6)
Consideration of the nature of the discipline. Integration of material from other courses. The relationship of sociology to other fields of study. Prerequisite: Completion of SOC 300, SOC 400 (or equivalent), and SOC 301. [W, S]
SOC 496 Internship in Applied Sociology (1-5)
Supervised field experience in community organizations and institutions. Career-oriented experience in the community setting is combined with academic activities in the college setting. Hours in the field, placement and academic requirements such as conferences, readings, and reports are arranged in consultation with work supervisor and faculty supervisor. Prerequisites vary depending on specific internship, but enrollment is limited to students with good academic records who are committed to development of professional skills in a given area. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only.
SOC 497 Cooperative Education (5)
The Cooperative Education program offers a sponsored learning experience in a work setting, integrated with a field analysis seminar. The field experience is contracted by the Cooperative Education office on an individual basis, subject to approval by the Department. The field experience, including the seminar and reading assignments, is supervised by the cooperative education coordinator and the faculty liaison (or course instructor), working with the field supervisor. Students are expected to enroll in the course for at least two quarters. The determination of course credits, evaluation, and grading is the responsibility of the Departmental faculty. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only.
SOC 498 Directed Study in Teaching Sociology (1-5)
(Theory and method in upper division instruction.) Weekly meetings with faculty sponsor and supervised experience which may include administering and developing examinations, course development, discussion group leadership, selected lectures, and in-depth directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor who will serve as sponsor, approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. May be repeated for different course consent. This course cannot be used for student’s major or minor.
SOC 499 Individual Study (1-5)
Individual study under the direction of
a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of
the Department.
Graduate courses are listed in the "Graduate Studies" section of the catalog.