Increased awareness of the complexity of the inter-relationships among social institutions. A growing willingness to question and challenge contemporary social institutions and established behavior with the resultant attitude that the individual can participate in the shaping of the future. Improved skills in reading, interpretation, and expression of ideas. A good portion of this course is concerned with developing competencies in the scientific method and techniques used in empirical scientific research. The Elements of Social Science Thinking .
Attendance is obligatory of all students.
For each day you are absent, you will be penalized 5 negative points. Full participation in class discussion and small-group exercises. Readings in required texts and class handouts by due date. Research Project and Thought Paper 5. Midterm and comprehensive final examinations.