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Note: You must establish a session for Fall Academic Term 2001 on wolverineaccess.umich.edu in order to use the link "Check Times, Location, and Availability". Once your session is established, the links will function. Courses in SociologyThis page was created at 7:05 PM on Wed, Oct 10, 2001. Fall Academic Term, 2001 (September 5 – December 21)Open courses in Sociology Wolverine Access Subject listing for SOC Fall Term '01 Time Schedule for Sociology. What's New This Week in Sociology. SOC 100. Principles of Sociology.Introductory coursesSection 001.Instructor(s): Karin Martin (kamartin@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to first- and second-year students. Juniors are strongly encouraged to enroll in Soc. 300. Seniors must elect Soc. 300. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Soc. 195 or 300 (or 400). No credit for seniors. (4). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/100/001.nsf C. Wright Mills once wrote, "The sociological imagination enables us to grasp history and biography and the relations between the two within society. That is its task and promise. To recognize this task and this promise is the mark of the classical social analysis." As a general introduction to sociology, this course seeks to fulfill that promise. Through readings, lectures, and discussions, you will develop a working understanding of the concepts and phenomena of interest to sociologists and social scientists in general. The subjects researched by sociologists overlap in large part with those studied by economists, political scientists, and psychologists. These subjects include, for example, the role of social relations and culture in forming personality, and the importance of institutions and organizations in understanding politics, economics, social problems, and individual lives. Although sharing some of the assumptions and methods of other social and behavioral sciences, sociologists tend to take different perspectives than other social scientists. Understandably, this course emphasizes those approaches that are fairy unique to sociologists and, perhaps, anthropologists. For example, sociology emphasizes the importance of personal biography, immediate context, and collective history for understanding human behavior. We summarize these factors in the term: social structure. Much of the course is an attempt to define and identify social structure. We can contrast this structuralist approach to that of individualism, a way of thinking about people and their world that is profoundly embedded in American culture and society, and reflected for example in most psychological theories of human behavior. Because you are already probably so well accustomed to the individualist view, individualist explanations will probably seem more "obvious" and "true" than the alternative structuralist understanding we present. However, as a discipline with the aspirations of science, sociologists seek to determine whether what seems obvious is, in fact, true. Accordingly, we consider the diverse methods sociologists employ in their research.
SOC 100. Principles of Sociology.Introductory coursesSection 012.Instructor(s): Karen Honeycutt (khoneyct@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to first- and second-year students. Juniors are strongly encouraged to enroll in Soc. 300. Seniors must elect Soc. 300. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Soc. 195 or 300 (or 400). No credit for seniors. (4). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/100/012.nsf Sociology is the systematic study of human behavior, social relationships, and societies. This course will introduce the "sociological perspective" as a tool for understanding the connections between the individual's everyday life and larger-scale processes and structures within society. We will focus particularly on various explanations for social inequality in the U.S. and empirical research about such inequality. Specifically, we will examine how social class, race-ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc., shape our lives and our social institutions. What you should expect to get out of this course is a critical perspective on social life. You should be prepared to grapple with some issues you've never thought about before (or at least have never thought about sociologically before); be prepared to deal with value judgments, slippery concepts, and some ambiguity. Course requirements include three exams (20% each), two "sociological projects" (20% total), and attendance and participation at the weekly discussion section (20%). NOTE THAT THIS IS SECTION *012*. THE LINK BELOW WILL TAKE YOU TO SECTION 001, SO TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, SCROLL DOWN TO SECTION 012.
SOC 101. Person and Society: An Introduction to Sociology Through Social Psychology.Introductory coursesSection 001.Instructor(s): Karen Honeycutt (khoneyct@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to first- and second-year students. Juniors are strongly encouraged and seniors must take Soc. 300 or 401. No credit for seniors. (4). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/101/001.nsf How is our behavior influenced by others? How do we influence others' behavior? These questions are at the heart of social psychology. In this course, we will examine social behavior as a product of the interaction between and among individuals and groups. Topics to be covered include socialization, social relationships among groups, communication, social attitudes and attributions, the social nature of the self, attitudes and behavior, conformity, helping, close relationships, aggression and conflict, social power, and issues of inequality. Course requirements include three in-class exams (20% each), two or three short papers (total 20%), and attendance and ACTIVE participation at lecture and a weekly two-hour discussion section (20%). The textbook is James A. Wiggins, Beverly B. Wiggins, and James VanderZanden, Social Psychology, fifth edition (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994). A course pack is also required; it will be available at Accu-Copy in early September.
SOC 105. First Year Seminar in Sociology.Section 001 – Sociology of SportsInstructor(s): Donald R Deskins JrPrerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. American society has had a long love affair with sport. The number of sport participants has increased tremendously over the last decade, as has the proliferation of sports facilities and organizations. Larger proportions of our population than ever before are now directly and indirectly participating in sports activities. Spectator participation in the traditional sport events such as baseball, football and basketball has also increased as has the hours of exposure to these events on television where twenty-four hours of sports broadcasting is now easily available on cable sports channels. Not only is there increased media exposure to the traditional sports events, but now tennis, golf and gymnastics also enjoy national as well as well as international prominence. It is also apparent that American society's attitude towards sports participation has expanded to more fully include minorities and women. Age no longer is seen as much of a constraint to participation as it once was. There are now programs available from the cradle to the grave. Given the fact that sport is an integral part of our society most of our knowledge of sport comes mainly from hear say, observation, and sports journalism which has until recently not been too critical. In this information environment the sports myths which have been perpetuated have remained unchallenged. In this course the linkages between sport and society will systematically be examined within the respective functionalist and conflict theoretical frameworks accepting the premise that sports is a microcosm of society. Among the issues covered in this course using these theoretical approaches are: the manner in which sport is linked to social institutions and the role of sport in the process of socializing youth with American values.
SOC 105. First Year Seminar in Sociology.Section 002 – Class, Race, Gender and Modernity.Instructor(s): Jeffery M Paige (jpaige@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. An introduction to the sociological study of inequality through an analysis of three of its fundamental dimensions – class, race and gender. The course will explore how each of the three dimensions of inequality is related to the development of modern capitalist society as described by Marx and Weber. The course will provide an introduction to basic concepts in class analysis, to contemporary issues in feminist theories of gender, and to recent work on the social construction of race. It will also trace both the similarities and differences among the three dimensions, their relationship to one another and to the underlying dynamics of capitalist modernity. Texts include; Richard Sennet and Jonathan Cobb; The Hidden Injuries of Class. Eric Olin Wright, Class Counts; R.W. Connel, Gender and Power; Oyeronke, Oyewumi, The Invention of Women; David Roediger, The Wages of Whiteness; Ron Takaki, Iron Cages: Race and Culture in Nineteenth Century America; as well as selected readings from Marx and Weber.
SOC 105. First Year Seminar in Sociology.Section 003 – Transforming America: Immigrants Then and Now.Instructor(s): Silvia Pedraza (spedraza@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan.
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. That America is a nation of immigrants is one of the most common yet truest statements. In this course we will survey a vast range of the American Immigrant experience, that of the Irish, Germans, Jews, Italians, Chinese, Japanese, Blacks, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans. Immigration to America can be broadly understood as consisting of four major waves: the first one, that which consisted of Northwest Europeans who immigrated up to the mid-19th century; the second one, that which consisted of Southern and East Europeans at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th; the third one, the movement from the South to the North of Black Americans and Mexicans precipitated by two World Wars; and the fourth one, from 1965 on, is still ongoing in the present, of immigrants mostly from Latin America and Asia. At all times, our effort will be to understand the immigrant past of these ethnic groups, both for what it tells us about the past as well as their present and possible future. This course is a First-Year Seminar, limited to 25 entering students at the University. As such, it will be run as a seminar, involving a fair amount of discussion and writing.
SOC 105. First Year Seminar in Sociology.Section 004 – Democracy, Diversity, Community.Instructor(s): David Schoem (dschoem@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan.
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This seminar will explore the possibilities for strengthening democracy and building community across race, gender and class, while acknowledging and addressing existing conflicts. How do we build community in our schools, neighborhoods, and cities comprised of people with perspectives and viewpoints that differ from our own? As communities, how do we constructively address conflicts that naturally arise among and within different groups? To what extent do this country's democratic principles continue to bind our society in the face of growing racial and class divisions? This seminar will explore a wide range of questions on intergroup relations and community building, taking into account issues of power, conflict, and social justice. Students are encouraged to bring personal experience and perspective to enrich the discussion of theoretical readings. All are expected to participate actively, read carefully, and write extensively. Students are required to write one paper, keep an analytic journal, and make class presentations. There is one take-home exam. Students enrolling in SOC 105.004 must also register for English 125.056. Five spaces are being held for non-MCSP students. Those students should call 734 647 4860 further information.
SOC 105. First Year Seminar in Sociology.Section 005 – Sociology of Colonialism. Meets with Institute for the Humanities 102.001.Instructor(s): George Steinmetz (geostein@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. See Institute for the Humanities 101.001.
SOC 122 / PSYCH 122. Intergroup Dialogues.Section 001.Instructor(s): Charles F Behling (cbehling@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Intended primarily for first- and second-year students. May not be used as a prerequisite for a concentration in psychology. (2). (Excl). May not be included in a concentration plan. May be repeated for a total of four credits. Credits: (2). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~igrc/index3.html
SOC 195. Principles in Sociology (Honors).Introductory coursesSection 001.Instructor(s): Julia Potter Adams (jpadams@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to first- and second-year students admitted to the Honors Program, or other first- and second-year students with a grade point average of at least 3.2. Juniors are strongly encouraged and seniors must take Soc. 300. Credit is not granted for both Soc. 195 and Soc. 100 or 300 (or 400). No credit for seniors. (4). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. As a discipline, Sociology has an extraordinarily rich canon of classical thought. Major thinkers such as Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, and Max Weber grappled with the key problems of modernity, including the dramatic rise of capitalism and colonialism; new forms of social inequality; the advent of bureaucracy and democracy; the diminished role of religion and people's fears of what the loss of ultimate meaning might mean for their lives. The legacies of modernity are still very much with us. This course introduces students to the study of modernity and sociology through the lens of its major nineteenth and early twentieth-century thinkers. It also delves into the wide variety of contemporary writings on social life that are informed by the classical sociological tradition.
SOC 202. Contemporary Social Issues I.Introductory coursesSection 001 – Social Inequality: Race, Labor and Detroit. (4 Credits).Instructor(s): Ian RobinsonPrerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). (Introductory course). Credit is granted for a combined total of eight credits elected through Soc. 102, 202, 203, and 401, provided that the course topics are different.
Credits: (2-4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/202/001.nsf Social inequalities – inequalities in economic resources and opportunities, in status and respect, and in legal rights and political power ? have been a central concern of sociology from its inception in the late 19th century. This course introduces students to sociology as a mode of inquiry by comparing how sociologists and others analyze the causes and consequences of such inequalities. We will focus on how class and race identities and organizations have been shaped by, and have affected, social inequalities in the auto industry and the city of Detroit, from the 1920s to the present. All students will participate in one of the University's Social Identity Circles. For extra credit, students may participate in Project Community (Soc 389) work in Detroit schools.
SOC 205. Poverty, Race, and Health.Section 001.Instructor(s): David R WilliamsPrerequisites & Distribution: (3). (Excl).
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/205/001.nsf This course critically examines the health status of the poor, and of major racial/ethnic minority groups in the United States. Attention will be focused on the patterned ways in which the health of these groups is embedded in the social, cultural, and political, and economic contexts and arrangements of U.S. society. Topics covered include the meaning and measurement of race, the ways in which racism affects health, the historic uses of minorities in medical research, how acculturation and migration affects health, and an examination of the specific health problems that disproportionately affect the minority group members.
SOC 210. Elementary Statistics.Section 001.Instructor(s): David R Harris (drharris@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Sociology Honors students should elect this course prior to beginning the Honors Seminar sequence. Sociology concentrators should elect this course during their third year. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Stats. 100, 350, 265, 311, 350, 402, 405, or 412, or Econ. 404 or 405. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://www.psc.lsa.umich.edu/~drharris/soc210.html This course introduces students to three important aspects of statistics:
Problem sets allow hands-on experience in working with data, and provide opportunities to apply and interpret statistical procedures and results. Computers will be used for some assignments. Students are not assumed to have any prior experience with computers or any mathematical training beyond basic algebra. Grading is based on problem sets and three exams. Attendance at all lectures and discussion sections is essential. The text for this course is: Chava Frankfort-Nachmias and Anna Leon-Guerrero. 1999. Social Statistics for a Diverse Society (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press. It is available at Ulrich's Bookstore, Michigan Book & Supply, and the Michigan Union.
SOC 220 / RCSSCI 220. Political Economy.Section 001.Instructor(s): Frank W Thompson (fthom@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (SS). Credits: (4; 2 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/rcssci/220/001.nsf See RC Social Science 220.001.
SOC 231. Investigating Social and Demographic Change in America.Section 001.Instructor(s): William H FreyPrerequisites & Distribution: Restricted to first- and second-year students. (4). (SS). (QR/2).
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This computer-based course for first year and sophomores allows participants to investigate how major social, economic, and political changes have affected the demographic structure of the U.S. population in the past four decades. What does this mean for issues related to race, gender, and inequality? How do you fit into the picture? We will address questions such as: How greatly have Black-white income differences become reduced since the 1960s? Is the middle class shrinking? To what extent has the traditional family disintegrated? Will women continue to earn less than men? Will Generation X fare better than the Baby Boomers? Through readings, lectures, and exercises on the WEB and Windows machines, this computer-based course you will learn how to examine such questions using U.S. Census data and simple statistical analyses. In the process you will come to understand how major dimensions of the nation's social and demographic structure have changed from 1950 to the present. The course involves individual and team exercises as well as two exams. For First Year and Sophomore students.
SOC 303 / CAAS 303. Race and Ethnic Relations.Section 001.Instructor(s): Karen Honeycutt (khoneyct@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: An introductory course in sociology or AAS; AAS 201 recommended. (4). (SS). (R&E).
Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: https://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/303/001.nsf What is the meaning of race in the contemporary U.S.? This is the central question that will inform our discussions in this class throughout this term. In the first third of the term, we will briefly review the four major "waves" of immigration to this country: the first, composed mostly of Northwest Europeans who immigrated up to the mid-1800s; the second, Southern and Eastern Europeans from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, as well as some Asian immigrants during the same period; the third was the movement from the South to the North of African-Americans and Mexicans precipitated by two World Wars; and the fourth, from 1965, is still going on and largely consists of immigrants from Latin America and Asia. We will pay particular attention to the historical context in which these groups came to and/or moved within America and what that context meant for their success (or lack thereof). In the second third of the term, we will examine the connection between race and some major social institutions: work & the economy, education, the family, and medicine & health. This will be followed by three classes with "open" topics chosen by the class as a whole. In the last third of the term, we will take a sociological look at some contemporary issues of race and ethnicity in the U.S.: race and ethnic relations, English-only laws, immigration policy, debates about the relative significance of race and class, affirmative action, and the new challenges of multicultural identities & the future of race in America. Throughout the term, we will be attentive to the intersections among race/ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and other "social identities" in shaping our individual lives, our interactions with others, our social institutions, and our society as a whole. Course requirements will include exams, papers, and attendance and ACTIVE participation at lecture and a weekly one-hour discussion section. The textbook will be a collection of readings in a LARGE course pack, which will be available at Accu-Copy the first week of September.
SOC 303 / CAAS 303. Race and Ethnic Relations.Section 005.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: An introductory course in sociology or AAS; AAS 201 recommended. (4). (SS). (R&E).
Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/303/005.nsf This course covers a segment of the history of racial and ethnic relations in the Western world from a variety of social science perspectives. Its goal is to look at racial and ethnic relations in a variety of historical settings and to examine the multiple ways in which these relations can be understood. Because of the time limitations and the need to provide a focus, topics will generally be limited to the United States, although some outside material will also be considered),. There is a large amount of reading involved which expects a rudimentary understanding of major social science perspectives (e.g., Marxism, Liberal Feminism, functionalism, etc. ) and an elementary knowledge of social statistics.
SOC 305. Introduction to Sociological Theory.Section 001.Instructor(s): Margaret R SomersPrerequisites & Distribution: One sociology course. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Soc. 405. (4). (Excl). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. An introduction to various problems in the analysis of social organization as they are treated in the works of several seminal figures in sociological thought. The course will ask how these thinkers accounted for the emergence, growth, and ordering of social organization, and how they accounted for social change. In the context of this analysis the student will be introduced to various accounts and uses of such theoretical concepts as structure, function, norm, power, solidarity, integration, differentiation, communication, stratification, adaptation to environment, social control and deviance. Attention will also be given to the way in which the organizational concepts developed in sociological theory have been used in modern sociological research.
SOC 310. Introduction to Research Methods.Section 001.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: One introductory course in sociology; or completion of one social science course in economics, anthropology, political science, psychology or other sociology course; Sociology concentrators are strongly encouraged to elect this course in the Junior year. Sociology Honors students should elect this course concurrently with Soc. 397. (4). (Excl). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The objectives of this course are to address the logic of reasoning in social science research and to introduce a range of research methods used by sociologists. During classroom lectures and the weekly discussion sections led by the GSIs, important methodological issues in sociology will be discussed and applications of methods examined. Substantial emphasis will be placed on writing research papers and performing critical written analysis via take-home exercises.
SOC 315(415). Economic Sociology.Section 001.Instructor(s): Mark S Mizruchi (mizruchi@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: introductory economics, sociology, or political science. (4). (SS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Economic sociology is concerned with the social bases of economic behavior. It is one of the newest but most vibrant areas of sociology. This course presents an overview of the field. We begin with a discussion of the differences between sociological and economic approaches, followed by samples from the classic works of Adam Smith, Polanyi, Marx, and Weber. We then discuss the rise of the large corporation, focusing on both economic and sociological accounts. Following this unit, we move progressively from the internal workings of the firm toward macro-level discussions of the relation between business and society. Topics covered include issues of corporate control, the social meaning of money, production and financial markets, mergers and divestitures, the role of national cultures in shaping economic behavior, and fundamental questions about the distribution of income and wealth. Prerequisites: At least one prior course in both sociology and economics or permission of the instructor. For the most recent syllabus, see http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mizruchi/
SOC 320 / PSYCH 310. Training in Processes of Intergroup Dialogues.Section 001 – Requires two mandatory retreats. Dates to be announced. For registration information go to 3000 Michigan Union, 936-1875, or email igrcc@umich.eduInstructor(s): Ruby L Beale (rubeale@umich.edu), Mark CheslerPrerequisites & Distribution: Permission of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors. (3). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~igrc/index14.html
SOC 320 / PSYCH 310. Training in Processes of Intergroup Dialogues.Section 002 – Requires two mandatory retreats. Dates to be announced. For registration information go to 3000 Michigan Union, 936-1875, or email igrcc@umich.eduInstructor(s): Mark Chesler (mchesler@umich.edu), Charles BehlingPrerequisites & Distribution: Permission of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors. (3). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~igrc/index14.html
SOC 321 / PSYCH 311. Practicum in Facilitating Intergroup Dialogues.Section 001.Instructor(s): Charles F Behling (cbehling@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Soc. 320 and permission of instructor. (3). (Excl). A combined total of 8 credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in Sociology. (EXPERIENTIAL). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
SOC 323 / CAAS 321. African American Social Thought.Section 001.Instructor(s): Alford A Young Jr (ayoun@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: AAS 201 recommended. (3). (SS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
SOC 330. Population Problems.Section 001.Instructor(s): Teresa R SobieszczykPrerequisites & Distribution: (3). (SS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. As global citizens of the 21st century, we face a variety of dilemmas related to population: rapid population growth, unmet need for birth control, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, threatened food and water security, the pressures of international migration and human trafficking, and the HIV/AIDS pandemic to name a few. This course introduces theoretical and empirical literature concerning selected population problems, with a special emphasis on issues affecting developing countries. We will use the basic concepts and measurement techniques of demographic analysis to better understand the causes, meanings, and implications of these population issues. Students enrolling in the class are expected to have a basic understanding of recent trends in world population distribution and growth. Students will be expected to develop a critical perspective as to why certain population trends are defined as problems and why analysts may disagree on the extent or nature of these problems. Student performance will be evaluated based on three exams, an individual research paper, and participation in class.
SOC 344. Marriage and the Family: A Sociological Perspective.Section 001.Instructor(s): Sheila BluhmPrerequisites & Distribution: One introductory course in Sociology. (4). (SS). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/344/001.nsf Sociology 344 will provide a sociological examination of marriage and family life. The course will consider the meaning of marriage and family life and the ways that these social institutions are embedded within the larger social system. Of particular importance are the ways in which marriage and family systems intersect with, define, and are defined by the social and economic structures of society. The course will study various dimensions of marriage and family patterns, including structures, processes, relationships, and changes. The course will examine the ways in which family structures and relationships are influenced by social, economic, and personal forces and how family structures and processes, in turn, influence personal and social life. Several main aspects of marriage and family life will be investigated: kin relationships and household structure; division of labor and authority; courtship and mate selection; union formation and dissolution; and childbearing. Both historical and comparative perspectives on these marriage and family issues will be considered. Undergraduate students with some prior exposure to sociology. 3 hours of lecture and one hour of discussion. Students are required to attend 3 hours of lecture taught by the instructor and a 1-hour discussion section taught by a GSI. A text book is typically required. Grading is based on a combination of exams and essays.
SOC 368(468). Criminology.Section 001.Instructor(s): Jeffrey D Morenoff (morenoff@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One sociology introduction. (3). (SS).
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/soc/368/001.nsf This course provides an introduction to the sociological study of crime and social control. After reviewing the definition and nature of crime in both classic and contemporary theories, we explore the major theoretical perspectives on the causes of crime and compare their ability to explain criminal activity by considering case studies drawn from books, film, and current events. Some of the specific topics we will explore include crime and policing in local communities; family and cultural influences on crime; the contours of criminal careers; race, class, and gender as they relate to crime in America; and historical trends in violent crime. Requirements generally include two in-class exams, two papers, and class participation – although these requirements are subject to change. No prerequisite or background in sociology is required.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Instructor(s): Mark Chesler (mchesler@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~mserve/ProjectCommunity Sociology 389 is known as Project Community." Students combine four to six hours of weekly service in community settings, with weekly student-led seminars. Seminars are interactive, focus on related sociological issues, and provide a time for mutual support, planning, and problem-solving. Students enrolled in Sociology 389 are responsible for regular attendance in the weekly seminar as well as regular participation at the designated community service site. Students will be asked to complete reflective journal assignments, a short midterm written assignment, and a final paper/project. NOTE: All sections of Sociology 389 will commence in the first week of class. There will NOT be a delayed start. Over 35 community service settings are available. They include schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, a domestic violence shelter, advocacy agencies, and care organizations. For details, please see the specific section description. Transportation to off-campus service sites is available through Project Community. WL:2. If a particular section is full, please e-mail Amy Knife Gould (akgould@umich.edu) to be added to the waitlist.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 006 – Homeless Outreach Program. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This program is directed at the homeless men and women in Ann Arbor. Students in this section will walk around campus one night each week offering something warm to drink and eat to the homeless people in our neighborhoods. Students will also provide information on social services offered in Washtenaw County. The most important aspect of this service is the friendship formed by the continued presence of the students, which leaves the door open to facilitate a relationship between University of Michigan students and the homeless community in Ann Arbor. Outreach Time: 8pm-11pm Tuesday nights
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 007 – High School Tutoring. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Participants in this Michigan Community Scholars Program (MCSP) section of Project Community will assist students at Ann Arbor's Huron High School. Huron High is a large traditional high school and will offer students the opportunity to tutor one-on-one or in small groups with high school students. Students are responsible for regular attendance in a weekly seminar as well as participation at the high school. Students will be expected to participate two times each week at the high school in the time slots on Monday through Thursday between 2:15-5:15pm (hours include travel time). Students also will be asked to complete course readings and assignments as outlined in the syllabus. This section of SOC 389 is specially designed for MCSP students; students not in MCSP are invited to participate with permission from the MCSP office.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 008 – Coordinating K-12 Tutoring Programs. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Participants in this Michigan Community Scholars Program (MCSP) section of Project Community will assist the city-wide coordinator in organizing after-school tutoring programs in a number of Ann Arbor Public Schools. Students will help with orientation, workshops, protocols, attendance, coordination with teachers and administrators, and follow-up with students. Students are responsible for regular attendance in a weekly seminar as well as participation at the high school. Students will be expected to participate two times each week at the schools in the time slots on Monday through Thursday between 2:15-5:15pm (hours include travel time). Students also will be asked to complete course readings and assignments as outlined in the syllabus. This section of SOC 389 is specially designed for MCSP students; students not in MCSP are invited to participate with permission from the MCSP office.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 009 – Mentoring Middle School Students. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Participants in this Michigan Community Scholars Program (MCSP) section of Project Community will work with the T-L-C Program at Scarlett Middle School in Ann Arbor. Students will work one-on-one or in small groups as assigned by classroom teachers to help with course assignments and other related activities. Students are responsible for regular attendance in a weekly seminar as well as participation at the middle school. The school day begins at 8:40am and ends at 2:50pm, so students will need to have 4-6 hours available each week during this time block. Students also will be asked to complete course readings and assignments as outlined in the syllabus. This section of SOC 389 is specially designed for MCSP students; students not in MCSP are invited to participate with permission from the MCSP office.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 010 – Ann Arbor Elementary Enrichment. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this section, students will meet after school to work one-on-one and in small groups of 2-3 with students from Thurston and Lawton, K-5 Ann Arbor Public elementary schools. The elementary students who are chosen for this program are those whom the teacher thinks would benefit from a personal relationship with a role model. Accordingly, tutors will meet with the same students weekly in order to establish a mentoring relationship. In addition to academic tutoring, there will be opportunities to complete creative enrichment activities and recreational activities. Site days are flexible (M-F), but please allow for participation in the after-school activities twice each week.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 011 – Ann Arbor: Pittsfield Elementary. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this section, you will work with children at Pittsfield Elementary in Ann Arbor. You will be placed in a classroom and be under the direction of that room's teacher. Your responsibilities may include: running reading groups, working with groups of children on class projects, math tutoring, and one-on-one instruction with children experiencing difficulty with the classwork. Students will be required to serve approximately 4 hours each week between 8:55am and 3:36pm, M-F.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 012 – America Reads: Issues In Literacy. (2 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This section is intended for students earning work-study hours as America Reads tutors. The class will explore the current dilemmas facing the US educational system, teach students to critically reflect on their regular interactions with elementary youth, and relate site experiences to the text material. The tutors will be asked to assess what they observe in their community work, what could be improved to create more effective learning environments, and how these changes could be made. Students enrolled in this section of SOC 389 are responsible for regular attendance in the weekly seminar as well as full participation as an America Reads tutor. For this class, students will be asked to complete reflective journal assignments, a short midterm written assignment, and a final paper/project. If you are interested in becoming an America Reads tutor, please contact Albert Wat (alwat@umich.edu).
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 013 – Detroit: After-School Opportunity Center. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits.
Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Part of the Fall Term 2001 Detroit300 Theme Semester. In this section, you will be working with the After-School Opportunity Center with children from Mark Twain and Boyton elementary schools in southwest Detroit. You will generally do one-on-one tutoring with children to aid in the development of their reading and writing skills. For this site, students must go once each week, either Tu, W, or Th 3:15-7pm (includes driving time to and from campus).
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 014 – Detroit: Harding Elementary. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits.
Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Part of the Fall Term 2001 Detroit300 Theme Semester. This section will place students at Harding Elementary School, a Detroit public elementary situated in a predominantly African-American community. Students will be tutors and mentors by assisting with homework and participating in creative activities with the children. Students will be expected to commit three hours of their time each week at the school. The three hours must be either 10am-1pm or noon-3pm Fridays (includes driving time).
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 015 – Detroit: Vetal School. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits.
Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Part of the Fall Term 2001 Detroit300 Theme Semester. This section will place students at Peter Vetal School, a K-8 Detroit public school situated in a predominantly African-American community. Students will be tutors and mentors by assisting with homework and planning creative activities with the youth. Students will be expected to commit three hours of their time each week at the school. The three hours must be between 8:15am and 12:45pm Monday-Thursday.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 016 – Detroit: Latino/a Youth Mentors. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits.
Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Part of the Fall Term 2001 Detroit300 Theme Semester. Students in this section will work with youth at Cesear Chavez Academy Middle School(grades 6-8) in Detroit. The Academy was opened in Fall 1997 and the student population is approximately 50 percent Latino and 50 percent African-American. Students in this section will work with small groups of children on homework after school. There will also be opportunities for playing, learning games and doing other creative, lively activities with the youth. Spanish fluency is not required for this section, but may be helpful.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 017 – Ann Arbor Middle School Tutors. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with 6th through 8th graders at either Scarlett Middle School or Forsythe Middle School, both part of the Ann Arbor public school system. Scarlett Middle School, located on the south side of Ann Arbor, is the most racially and socioeconomically diverse. Students will work one-on-one in a Special Education classroom, working on various assignments while helping at-risk youth develop study skills and build relationships. Scarlett site time: Approximately 4 hours per week, between 8:30am and 4pm. Forsythe Middle School is located on the west side of Ann Arbor. Students will volunteer in an after-school "Homework Club," which provides support to youth in completing assignments, particularly to those having difficulty keeping up with their work. Students may work with an individual middle-schooler or with a group of students during any given day. Forsythe site time: M, T, and Th 2:45-4:45pm (driving time included).
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 018 – (Ann Arbor)* High School Tutors. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will serve as tutors for the UM Medical School HOPE Program. HOPE stands for Health Occupations Partners in Education and the overall mission of the office is to help African American, Hispanic, and Native American youth in grades 6-12 explore health careers and succeed in school. Each week, students enrolled in this section will serve as tutors to a group of 20-30 Ypsilanti High School youth. Most youth seek assistance with language arts, science and math assignments. SITE TIME is Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4:30pm. In addition, please allow 15 minutes for driving to and from the UM campus. All students in SOC 389 are responsible for regular attendance in a weekly seminar as well as participation at the designated community service site. Students will be asked to complete reflective journal assignments, a short midterm written assignment, and a final paper/project.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 019 – KCP: Community Outreach. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This section is targeted to those students who participate in the OAMI King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) program. Students in the KCP program will be given registration priority. Students interested in participating in this opportunity should see Gloria Taylor in the OAMI office (gtz@umich.edu). If there is space, students not in the KCP program will be allowed to register for this class. In this section, students will do outreach to current high school students by distributing accurate and timely information on how to decide on a college, characteristics of college life, application procedures, and tips for success. This work will happen with Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit high schools. Service times are flexible and can be arranged according to your class schedule.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 020 – UM Hospital: Mott/Women's. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with Mott Children's Hospital and the Women's Hospital, both part of the University Hospitals Complex located on campus. Children with whom students spend time may be in the units for a range of health issues, and are usually separated by age rather than by illness. Possible placement options include the Women's Health Resource Center, recreation rooms, physical therapy, the siblings program, tutoring, cancer treatment, and bedside visiting and comfort. No medical experience is necessary. The hospital staff is very supportive of the program and will provide orientation sessions to help you learn more about your individual placement. An important asset is a sense of ease and warmth with children as well as the ability to initiate games and laughter. In addition, students should be prepared to observe and think critically about the experiences of women and children within this health care system. Students in this section should contact Volunteer Services Office at the hospital to submit the necessary paperwork and schedule an interview. The paperwork (which can be found on-line at http://www.med.umich.edu/chs/vol/volserve.html) MUST be accompanied by documentation of measles and rubella vaccinations. Hospital placements fill up very quickly, so the sooner you complete your paperwork and have an interview, the more selection you will have. Students will be responsible for 40 hours of service over the course of the term (4 hours per week for 10 weeks) as well as attending the necessary orientation(s) at the beginning of the semester. Weekly site times will be established at the interview. To schedule your interview (as well as turn in your paperwork with proof of vaccinations), call 734-936-4327. Questions about the paperwork and/or placements can be sent to UMHS.Volunteer@umich.edu.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 021 – UM Hospital:Adult Services. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with Adult Services at the U-M Hospital. Medical experience is not needed, but students will need to be comfortable initiating interactions with patients. Students will assist patients and hospital staff as appropriate. On nursing floors, tasks include visiting with patients, transporting patients, answering call lights, joining families in waiting areas, and responding to floor staff or patient needs. In special units such as the Emergency area, Rehab, Burn, and others, volunteer tasks may vary according to need. Students in this section should contact the Volunteer Services Office as soon as possible to submit the necessary paperwork and schedule an interview. The paperwork (which can be found on-line at http://www.med.umich.edu/chs/vol/volserve.html) MUST be accompanied by documentation of measles and rubella vaccinations. Hospital placements fill up very quickly, so the sooner you complete your paperwork and have an interview, the more selection you will have. Students will be responsible for 40 hours of service over the course of the term (4 hours per week for 10 weeks) as well as attending the necessary orientation(s) at the beginning of the semester. Weekly site times will be established at the interview. To schedule your interview (as well as turn in your paperwork with proof of vaccinations), call 734-936-4327. Questions about the paperwork and/or placements can be sent to UMHS.Volunteer@umich.edu.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 022 – Glacier Hills Retirement Community. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with older people living at Glacier Hills in Ann Arbor. Glacier Hills has both a retirement facility for independently functioning adults, and a nursing facility which provides services for adults who need assisted living. Students may be assigned to either facility, and the four hours/week of service time may be set-up around one's class schedule. In the past, many students in this section have become KnitWits. This campus organization provides the necessary materials for students to learn to knit from a group of women living in the retirement facility who would like to pass on their craft to others. Of course, this initiative depends on both the interests of the students and the people living at Glacier Hills, but may be an option in the fall term. If this section is full and you would like to participate, contact Amy Knife Gould (akgould@umich.edu) in Project Community to be added to the waitlist. Please refer to Sociology 389, Section 022.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 023 – UHS: Media Campaign. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students enrolled in Sociology 389 are responsible for regular attendance in a weekly seminar as well as participation with a designated community service site. Students will be asked to complete reflective journal assignments, a short midterm written assignment, and a final paper/project. Students in this section will work with University Health Service on the development of a systematic media campaign designed to increase awareness of risks associated with binge drinking.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 024 – HIV/AIDS Education. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will focus on HIV/AIDS community outreach through direct public education, coordinated by the HIV/AIDS Resource Center in Ann Arbor. Some students will staff a resource van that will park in specific areas weekly. These students will then distribute HIV/AIDS education materials in the surrounding community. Other students may be involved in outreach at area cafes or bars. Students are encouraged to get a TB and Hepatitis B vaccine. There will also be 24 hours of mandatory training for this program, regardless of prior experience. Site hours are to be announced/arranged in the first class.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 025 – Safe-House: Women. (4 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with SAFE-House, a shelter operated by the Domestic Violence Project for battered women and their children. Students will have the opportunity to work with the women of the shelter and/or to be on call. This work may include staffing the 24-hour crisis line; providing transportation, attention and support; providing on-call services; and serving as overnight shelter staff. Experience with domestic violence issues is not necessary. Interested students must arrange an interview (973-0242 or 995-5444). Be persistent and do not delay – you must complete the interview and participate in 40 hours of training. To get the specific training dates, please call the numbers above.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 026 – Safe-House: Children. (4 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with SAFE-House, a shelter operated by the Domestic Violence Project for battered women and their children. Students will have the opportunity to plan and engage in recreational and educational activities with the children of women using SAFE-House services. Experience with domestic violence issues is not necessary. Interested students must arrange an interview (973-0242 or 995-5444). Be persistent and do not delay – you must complete the interview and participate in 40 hours of training. To get the specific training dates, please call the numbers above.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 027 – Ozone House. (4 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with Ozone House. Ozone House is an agency dedicated to improving situations for runaway youth. The organization provides free and confidential services to at-risk and troubled youth. Sociology 389 students at this site must complete 40 hours of intensive training to work the 24-hour crisis line or to participate in the middle school outreach program that includes presentations at local middle schools. The training course counts toward site hours and provides valuable tools for work beyond Ozone House. "The training seems harsh, but every student that has gone through it, including myself, has immensely benefited. It is intense and such a great experience." (Shannon Mysliwiec, former Project Community coordinator) ***There is a mandatory orientation session prior to training and an application to be done for legal purposes. After registering for this class, please contact Will Osler at Ozone House and tell him you are from Project Community to set this up. The phone number is 662-2265.***
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 028 – Feminist Mentors. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this section, undergraduate women volunteer as feminist mentors ("femtors") to work with girls at West Middle School in Ypsilanti or the Ann Arbor Girls' Middle School. The "It's Great to Be a Girl" program was designed by Carole Lapidos and Sally Wisotzkey as a continuance of their "Raising Strong and Confident Daughters" workshop for parents. The co-founders' hope was to provide adolescent girls with positive women role models to help them through their tumultuous middle school years. Chosen femtors organize and facilitate workshops over the course of ten weeks to build the confidence and expand the knowledge of the girls. The four major areas addressed are friendship, teasing and harassment, body image, and dream building. Additional areas may be added. Permission of Carole Lapidos is required to register for this course. Permissions will be given at the following screening times (PLEASE SELECT & ATTEND ONE):
Both screenings will be held at the Ginsberg Center For Community Service and Learning (1024 Hill Street, corner of Hill and East University) on the first floor. Note that the required site time will be once a week for the mentoring session (either Thursday 2-5pm for West Middle School or Friday 10am-1pm for Ann Arbor Girls' Middle School [please allow an additional 15 minutes each way for transportation]). In addition, femtors will schedule one hour per week for a supervision session to discuss site and work on skill-building for mentoring. For more information about the screening process or any other aspect of the program, contact Carole Lapidos at Carolelap@aol.com or 668-7402.
SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 029 – (3 Credits).TBAInstructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Check Times, Location, and Availability SOC 389. Practicum in Sociology.Section 030 – Juvenile Court Mentors. (3 Credits).Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (2-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Up to four credits of Soc. 389 may be included in a concentration plan in sociology. A combined total of eight credits of Soc. 321, 389, and 395 may be counted toward a concentration in sociology. Laboratory fee ($40) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated four times, for a total of eight credits. Credits: (2-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($40) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Students in this section will work with youth involved in the Intensive Probation Department of the Washtenaw County Trial Court-Family Division-Juvenile Center. Students will work with Juvenile Court Caseworks to provide tutorial services to 10 court-involved youth, ages 13-17. While the Court Caseworker is present to provide s |
