Examination of commonalities and differences of European societies and of the tensions and difficulties attending the European integration process. Sociological analysis of group beliefs and practices, both traditionally religious and secular, through which fundamental life experiences are given coherence and meaning. Cramer, Smith, staff. Course examines uniqueness of the sociological perspective in understanding mental health and illness. It draws upon various fields to explain mental illness in as broad a social context as possible.
Attention focuses on how social factors influence definitions and perceptions of illness.
Haritos, Ruef, Staff. A study of theory and research on the educational institution, with emphasis upon the multiple and changing effects of formal education in industrial societies. J. Blau, Rosenfeld. A sociological analysis of comparative legal systems, the role of law in social change and in shaping social behavior. A special version of Sociology 30 for juniors, seniors, and beginning graduate students.