This course is open to all students, but previous course work in sociology would be very helpful. Offered in alternate years with Sociology 259. Janning This course investigates ways in which power relations in the United States influence cultural, economic, and political meanings of race and ethnicity. A variety of sociological approaches to race and ethnicity are explored. In addition to examining theoretical frameworks regarding race and ethnicity, the course draws upon historical analysis and considers current debates related to cultural politics and identity.
Emphasis is placed on the interplay of race, class and gender in the United States.
Intended for sophomores and juniors with at least one previous course in sociology. An examination of the concepts of mental health and mental illness from a sociological perspective. An intermediate course designed to review selected topics in sociology through lectures, seminars, or group research projects. This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Medical Sociology. Using a critical sociological perspective, the course begins with an examination of the development of medical sociology, and epidemiological measures used to examine disease and illness.