Transfer Student Courses in Sociology These pages are no longer maintained. Consult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 12:41 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23) Search Only the Transfer Student LS&A Course Guide (Advanced Search Page) Search the Full LS&A Course Guide (Advanced Search Page) SOC 100. Principles of Sociology. Introductory courses Section 001. Instructor(s): Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to first- and second-year students. Juniors are strongly encouraged to enroll in SOC 300. Seniors must elect SOC 300. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in SOC 195 or 300. No credit for seniors. May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Sociology is the exciting and systematic study of individuals within the context of their society. This introductory course offers new perspectives by which to examine the world on a micro (individual or personal) sociological level, as well as on a macro (global) level. Students are introduced to the Sociological Imagination and its application to social interaction and issues of social inequality (class and stratification, gender and sex, age, race and ethnicity). In the latter part of the course these principles are applied to the American family, exploring family structures, love, commitment, child and domestic abuse, maltreatment, neglect, and violence. violence. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 100. Principles of Sociology. Introductory courses Section 020. Instructor(s): Luis Sfeir-Younis (lsfeir@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. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in SOC 195 or 300. No credit for seniors. May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This survey of sociological principles and problems has as its main purpose to introduce you to the history, theories, major findings and central problems of this discipline. It also seeks to create the proper pedagogic environment for the unfolding of a quality of mind that would allow you to better understand the complex relationship between yourself and the world around you. The first part of the course (Part I: The Classical tradition) explores the life and major theoretical contributions of four great thinkers who contributed to the founding and development of modern sociology: A. Comte, K. Marx, É. Durkheim and M. Weber. Each one of them provides us with an interpretation of the world we now know as "modern capitalism". They explain how this social system emerged from earlier forms and how they envision its future expansion and demise. The second part of this course (Part II: Contemporary Problems) examines the legacy of these writers for current sociology and for the understanding of contemporary society. We will address such fundamental issues as Class and Inequality, Social Deviance and Crime, Gender and Sexuality, Racism and Discrimination, as well as Social Movements and Change. Hopefully, the substance of this course and the manner it is taught will inspire you to further examine your own life and the workings of the surrounding society by means of the perspectives and insights gained from this introductory course. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 101. Person and Society: An Introduction to Sociology Through Social Psychology. Introductory courses Section 001. Instructor(s): Lynette F Hoelter (lhoelter@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to first- and second-year students. Juniors are strongly encouraged and seniors must take SOC 300 or 401. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit for seniors. May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Did you ever wonder whether and how social settings help shape individuals' attitudes, behaviors, relationships, and feelings? This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of social psychology, with particular attention given to the sociological forms of social psychology. Using social psychology as a way of introducing sociological ideas and concepts, the main theme will be the power of social influences on the individual as examined through the lens of everyday life. Sociological perspectives and methods will be introduced. In general, we will be studying human behavior. More specifically, such topics as self and identity, attitudes, race and gender, emotions, friendships and close relationships, and socialization will be explored. In short, students will be challenged to think about social psychology as it relates to their daily lives. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 102. Contemporary Social Issues: An Introduction to Sociology. Introductory courses Section 001 — Social Inequality: Race, Labor, and Education in Detroit. Instructor(s): E Ian Robinson Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to first- and second-year students. Juniors are strongly encouraged and seniors must take SOC 300 or 401. (4). (SS). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 credits. 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. No credit for seniors. May not be included in a concentration plan. (Introductory course). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Contact the Department. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 110 / SI 110. Introduction to Information Studies. Section 001. Instructor(s): Robert L Frost (rfrost@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The vaunted Information Revolution is more than Web surfing, 'Net games, and dotcoms. Indeed, it is the foundation for an economic and social transformation on a scale comparable to the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century. As a culture we have learned from earlier such transformations, and it is important to recognize those lessons and chart a path toward intellectual and practical mastery of the emerging world of information. At the School of Information, we take pride in our tradition, inherited from librarianship, of "user-centeredness" and public access. For this reason, not only will you, the user of this course, be given unusual attention, but intellectually, we will approach information technology from the perspective of end-users and their concerns. This course will provide the foundational knowledge necessary to begin to address the key issues associated with the Information Revolution. Issues will range from the theoretical (what is information and how do humans construct it?), to the cultural (is life on the screen a qualitatively different phenomenon from experiences with earlier distance-telescoping and knowledge-building technologies such as telephones and libraries?), to the practical (what are the basic architectures of computing and networks?). Successful completion of this "gateway" course will give you, the student, the conceptual tools necessary to understand the politics, economics, and culture of the Information Age, providing a foundation for later study in Information or any number of other academic fields. Topics will include: problems of intellectual property (copyrights and patents) in the Digital Age the culture of open-source software, coding, hacking, and innovation the implications of databases and Internet activity tracking on privacy government accountability in the age of e-mail and digital documents the "new economy" as business models and e-commerce strategies post-9/11 security and surveillance measures and what they mean for the Internet how the new information environment is organized, and how search engines work the implications of recent Internet filtering requirements for libraries and, of course, the basic structures of computers and the Internet Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 122 / PSYCH 122. Intergroup Dialogues. Instructor(s): Kelly E Maxwell (kmax@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: (2). (Excl). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 credits. May not be included in a concentration in psychology or sociology. Credits: (2). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. See PSYCH 122. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 5, Permission of Instructor SOC 210. Elementary Statistics. Section 001. Instructor(s): Laurie A Morgan (morganla@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. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in STATS 100, 350, 265, 311, 350, 405, or 412, or ECON 404 or 405. Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is designed to give students in the social sciences a basic background in statistics and show how statistics can be used to analyze and understand a wide variety of social and policy issues. No prior background in statistics or math beyond algebra is necessary. We will cover data collection, ways to summarize data, including using graphs and charts, and most importantly, inference. Our goal will be to learn how to use sample data (collected from surveys, polls, archives, etc.) to answer questions like "Do women earn less money than men when they hold the same jobs?" Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 303 / CAAS 303. Race and Ethnic Relations. Section 001. Instructor(s): Prerequisites & Distribution: An introductory course in sociology or CAAS; CAAS 201 recommended. (4). (SS). (R&E). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is designed to provide a Sociological examination of race and ethnic relations in the United States. It will also offer a forum for the discussion of social issues. The first part of the course basic concepts and the ideology of race and ethnicity are studied. The second section explores diversity in America by examining various minority groups. The remaining third of the course uses the Sociological variables of race, age, and gender to examine multiple jeopardies, current social policies, and the American health care system. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 451 / WOMENSTD 451. Women and Work. Section 001 — Meets with ORGSTUDY 495.002. Instructor(s): Laurie A Morgan (morganla@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: SOC 100 or WOMENSTD 240, and one other course in SOC or WOMENSTD. (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course will draw on empirical research and theory to analyze a wide range of issues regarding gender and work. We will study the construction of gender through work, effects of changing technology, structures of opportunity, emotion, work, globalization of women's work, sexual harassment, work and family, housework, gender segregation of jobs, pay inequality and trends in paid labor force participation and attachment. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 495. Special Course. Section 002 — Israeli Society. [3 credits]. Meets with JUDAIC 317.002. Instructor(s): Sammy Smooha Prerequisites & Distribution: One introductory course in sociology. (1-3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit. May be elected more than once in the same term. Credits: (1-3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The course will present a macro-sociological, historical and comparative approach to selected issues in Israeli society. It will focus on the question in which ways and to what extent Israel is Western and secular. Topics to be discussed will include a conceptual framework for the comparative study of developed societies, distinct characteristics of Israeli society, the formative period, demography, culture, economy, politics, military, religion, and grand forces reshaping Israeli society (continued growth, globalization, privatization of society and state, Westernization and transition to non-belligerency). Requirements: midterm and final exam. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 4 SOC 495. Special Course. Section 004 — Social Theory. Instructor(s): Somers Prerequisites & Distribution: One introductory course in sociology. (1-3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit. May be elected more than once in the same term. Credits: (1-3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Contact the Department. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: No Data Given. SOC 495. Special Course. Section 005 — History of European Integration: 1945-present. Meets with HISTORY 391.002 and POLSCI 389.005. Instructor(s): Dario Gaggio (dariog@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: One introductory course in sociology. (1-3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit. May be elected more than once in the same term. Credits: (1-3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. See HISTORY 391.002. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: No Data Given. These pages are no longer maintained. Consult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 12:41 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. 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