Specific consideration given to the concept of colonialism and its effects on the Chicano community. 3 hours lecture weekly Analysis of problems, possibilities, and prospects for societies of the future in terms of presuppositions and methods of contemporary sociology. Discussion of the work of current and prominent futurologists and critical examinations of their approaches. Practice in conceptualizing and operationalizing social variables and in testing hypotheses. Students will have the opportunity to examine role of qualitative and quantitative techniques through participant observation using internships, survey research and design or in assessing community attributes using questionnaires.
Final project includes an analysis of research data and presentation of results.
Biographical data examined in an attempt to determine how the socio-historical milieu influenced the lives of these great women. 3 hours lecture weekly Scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Topics include personal interaction, perception, attraction, culture, status, power, social conflict, group influence, prejudice, conformity, and altruism. Course highlights major historical and contemporary perspectives in the history of philosophy and focuses on a prominent social philosopher for detailed study. Questions concerning legal and social relationships, purpose in social order, and ethical values in human institutions explored.