Cultural topics may include expressive culture, ritual symbolism, and religious identity. Through ethnographic case studies, films, videos, and lectures, students are introduced to various aspects of differing cultures. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Courses designed to provide depth of experience and understanding in narrow subject areas. All have as a prerequisite at least SOC 110 or 150 or consent of the Chair of the Department.
Some courses have additional prerequisites.
Development of Sociological Theory. Study of the historical development of sociological thought and the contributions of major theorists and their understanding of society. Required of all majors and minors. Normally offered every fall. Research Methods in Sociology.