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PBH 470X - Public History Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
Prerequisite(s): PBH 100 , PBH 200X , PBH 300 , PBH 350 or permission of instructor
The internship requires students to work for a professional museum, historical society, library, archive, or other organization engaged in public history. The internship will culminate in a presentation to faculty and a reflective essay that describes the choice of internship, learning objectives and challenges experienced in meeting them, and personal development achieved.
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REL 100 - Introduction to Religion, 3 credit hours
An introduction to religion, utilizing Ninian Smart’s seven “dimensions of the sacred”: the ritual or practical; the doctrinal or philosophical; the mythic or narrative; the experiential or emotional; the ethical or legal; the organizational or social; and the material or artistic. Required for Majors and Minors.
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REL 101I - Religions of India, 3 credit hours
An introduction to the beliefs and practices of the major religions of India, including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, and Sikhism.
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REL 102I - Religions of China and Japan, 3 credit hours
An introduction to the beliefs and practices of the major religions of East Asia, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Shinto.
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REL 105 - Religion for the Citizen, 3 credit hours
This course focuses on basic Religious Literacy, providing students with the knowledge about Religion they will need to act as educated citizens in our increasingly pluralistic society. This course includes units on religions in our community, religion and service, religion in politics, religion in the media, and spiritual reflection.
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REL 108I - Islam, 2 credit hours
An examination of the basic beliefs, practices, and early history of Islam.
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REL 110 - Judaism, 3 credit hours
An introduction to modern Judaic faith, with emphasis on understanding the main themes of Jewish faith and practice in the contemporary world. Offered with support from the Jewish Chautauqua Society.
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REL 115D - African-American Religious Experience, 3 credit hours
This course examines African-American Religious Experience by providing a survey of African-American religious history. It pays particular attention to the interaction of African religions with Christianity and to the diversity within African-American religion in Christianity as well as beyond Christianity.
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REL 120 - Catholic Faith Today, 2 credit hours
A study of the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church today, seen especially in the light of the changes introduced by the Second Vatican Council.
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REL 121 - Spiritual Disciplines, 3 credit hours
Spiritual Disciplines are the path to spiritual growth. Classical disciplines such as prayer, fasting, meditation and others will be examined with respect to both process and content. A practical, experiential component is an essential feature of the class. However, the class does not fulfill the Experiential Learning Core Requirement.
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REL 125 - Modern Spiritual Paths, 3 credit hours
Representative luminaries of various religious traditions provide different ways of experiencing God’s Presence. Attention will also be given to the multiple ways spiritual experiences are articulated. Diversity within the Christian tradition will be in evidence, as well as the pluralism of non-Christian traditions such as Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.
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REL 127 - Contemplative Spirituality, 3 credit hours
Contemplative Spirituality is a way of living a centered life with awareness of the Divine Presence. The class examines both the historical ways of contemplation and its contemporary expressions in diverse faith traditions. This way of living offers an alternative way of being in the world. An experiential component is an important feature of the class. However, the class does not fulfill the Experiential Learning Core Requirement.
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REL 161 - Christian Faith & Thought, 3 credit hours
An introduction to the field of Christian theology. The course will consider the major forms of Christian faith and thought, with an emphasis on contemporary expressions of Christianity in churches today. Some attention will be given to these topics: faith and reason, church and state, scripture and its interpretation, science and faith, personal faith and communal worship, ecumenical patterns, and the future of Christianity.
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REL 193(I,D) - Topics in Religion, 2-4 credit hours
Various topics in Religion will be examined. May be repeated, provided that the topic is different.
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REL 201I - Buddhist Culture in Asia, 3 credit hours
An anthropological approach to the study of Buddhism, looking at Buddhist culture in South Asia, East Asia, and Tibet. Special attention will be given to ritual practice, religion and politics, social activism, and gender issues.
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REL 215I - Death and the Afterlife in the World’s Religions, 4 credit hours
A comparative examination of the world’s religions in terms of their beliefs and rituals associated with death and the afterlife. The course also includes a segment on near-death experiences and a segment on current life-and-death issues in the modern West.
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REL 216I - Women and Religion, 4 credit hours
A comparative examination of the world’s religions in terms of their attitudes towards women as well as women’s roles. Special attention will be given to both traditional religious conceptions of women and modern feminist reclamations of religious traditions.
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REL 217I - Religion, Violence & Peace, 4 credit hours
A comparative examination of the world’s religions in terms of their beliefs about violence and non-violence. Special attention will be given to scriptural interpretation and modern case studies from around the world.
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REL 218D - American Religious Pluralism, 4 credit hours
A study of the American religious landscape since 1965 and the signing of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. Religious pluralism has changed forever this country. Attention will be given to the historic Christian character of America and the new pluralistic flavor of Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and a variety of other faith traditions.
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REL 219I - Religion and the Environment, 4 credit hours
A comparative examination of the world’s religions in terms of their attitudes toward nature and the environment. Special attention will be given to modern international case studies of religious approaches to sustainability.
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REL 222 - History of Christian Spirituality, 3 credit hours
The class examines the major diverse traditions in Christian spirituality. Included are Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant voices. Attention will be given to how women and men within these traditions experienced the divinity and how they expressed this experience in both word and deed.
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REL 242 - Intro to the Hebrew Bible/ Old Testament, 3 credit hours
A basic study of the origin and development of the Hebrew-Judaic faith and its expression in history, personalities, theology and various types of literature.
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REL 243 - Jesus and the Gospels, 3 credit hours
A study of the life and teachings of the historical Jesus of Nazareth, as well as a critical examination of the literary portraits of him, represented by the canonical Gospels and the Gospel of Thomas.
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REL 244 - Christianity in the New Testament, 3 credit hours
A study of the birth of Christianity, as portrayed in the letters of Paul and the Acts of the Apostles.
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REL 245 - History of the Bible, 3 credit hours
A study of the formation and use of the Christian Bible through the centuries and of the impact it has had on western culture. Topics such as the following will be addressed: the manuscript traditions of the Bible, the development of the canon, theories of the authority and inspiration of scripture, the history of translation and interpretation, and the history of the English Bible.
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REL 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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REL 265 - Religion and Literature, 3 credit hours
A study designed to investigate the religious dimensions of the literary imagination. Emphasis is placed on careful reading of significant literary texts, including fiction, poetry and drama.
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REL 266 - Religion & Film, 3 credit hours
This course will explore the ways in which film illumines and critiques the religious dimension of life as primarily articulated within the Christian tradition. Themes such as, though not limited to, faith, grace, redemption, evil, and community will be examined.
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REL 290 - Departmental Colloquium, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): One Religion course
Meets weekly, to discuss various issues in Religion. Required for Majors and Minors. Graded S/U.
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REL 293(I,D) - Topics in Religion, 2-4 credit hours
Various topics in Religion will be examined. May be repeated, provided that the topic is different.
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REL 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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REL 363(I) - Seminar in Religion, 3 or 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-131 and one Religion course or consent of the instructor.
Advanced examination of various topics in Religion. May be repeated, provided that the topic is different. Required for majors and minors
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REL 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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REL 463(I) - Seminar in Religion, 3 or 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-131 and one Religion course or consent of the instructor.
Advanced examination of various topics in Religion. May be repeated, provided that the topic is different. Required for majors and minors
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REL 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, 3-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Two upper level seminars
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SOC 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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SOC 100D - Principles of Sociology, 4 credit hours
Would you like to learn important life skills that will help you meet difficult challenges in life? This class introduces you to the controversial issues, competing theories, and scientific methods in sociology. You examine the impact of culture, socialization, and social institutions on human behavior. You also learn to apply the sociological perspective to a study of social class, race, gender, and deviance. Interactive computer exercises aid your understanding of key issues in society. This fun class is comparative in nature, drawing on examples from both the United States and around the world.
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SOC 180I - Archeology and Human Evolution, 3 credit hours
Voices speak from the dust in this anthropological study of human evolution, from origins through the formation of major early civilizations. Emphasis is on understanding the changing nature of the relationships between human biology, the environment, and adaptation of culture as a way of life.
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SOC 181I - Cultural Anthropology, 3 credit hours
From the exotic to the more familiar, anthropological study offers unique insights in this introduction to the nature of culture and a comparison of contemporary non-western cultures worldwide. Readings, slides and films help review cultural similarities and differences in subsistence technology, language, social organization, politics and religion. An analysis that views culture as humankind’s most important adaptive tool, a strategy for survival, also suggests cultural anthropology’s relevance for appreciating the modern world’s social, economic and ecological problems.
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SOC 201D - Social Problems, 4 credit hours
We face many challenges in society today. This course addresses selected social problems and issues in our world today. Emphasis is on conceptions and misconceptions regarding the causes of social problems at the national and international level. Possible solutions and policy implications to these problems are also explored. Working collaboratively with the Community Outreach Office at Baldwin Wallace University, students enrolled in this course may choose to work in various social agencies to address social problems in the greater Cleveland area.
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SOC 206 - Crime in Organizations, 3 credit hours
Crime isn’t always complex or committed by those in positions of power, but sometimes it is. The primary focus of this course is to acquaint students with the nature and extent of criminal behavior within an organizational context. Accordingly, the course will focus upon analyzing organizational crime and deviance within corporate, governmental and criminal justice settings. Societal attitudes, social and economic consequences and control of these activities are also addressed.
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SOC 210 - Work Matters: The Sociology of Work and Work Settings, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): At least 6 months of full time work experience.
A rewarding career requires understanding of the role work plays in our lives and the nature of different work settings. Sociologist study the way work roles interrelate on the job and in our families. We will look at issues of diversity, career paths, and the impact of organizational growth and the human toll of downsizing. We will also try to understand the role work plays in the lives of executives, professionals, middle managers, skilled and unskilled workers, and what it means to have no work role because one is unemployed. Students’ will study their own work settings as part of the course and will draw on their own work experience and career goals in class discussion.
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SOC 212 - Families, Couples and Singles, 3 credit hours
Have you ever wondered about the “health” of today’s family? The meaning of the word itself is changing, as are the circumstances around it in society. This course presents an analysis of family life and the historical development of the family through the examination of comparative family organizations in various societies. A review of recent research in American family structure is undertaken to discover the strengths, weaknesses and the future of various types of domestic lifestyles, including living together couples, single-parent families and other alternative forms. Social policies are also explored in this class.
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SOC 223 - Juvenile Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System, 3 credit hours
This course examines competing theories of juvenile delinquency as well as measures which aid in the prevention and control of this behavior. Juvenile justice procedures and cases are presented. Attention is also given to the social consequences of juvenile delinquency and corresponding legal and social reactions.
Crosslisted: CRJ 223
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SOC 250(I) - Topics in Sociology, 3 credit hours
Content will vary. Students may take this course more than once provided that the topic is different each time. Examples: Sociology of Sport, Sociology of Religion, Policies on Aging.
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SOC 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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SOC 260 - Death and Dying, 3 credit hours
The principal purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to study death in modern society. Course objectives include: applying the sociological perspective to understanding death and dying in modern U.S. society; learning how grief is a life-long human dilemma and will study models of grief and bereavement adaptation; developing an interdisciplinary understanding of the complex nature of death in our modern healthcare system and global societies. Students will be challenged to understand the difficult ethical and moral end-of life medical decisions confronting the terminally ill, their families and health care professionals.
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SOC 263(I) - Seminars in Sociology, 1-4 credit hours
Semesters Offered: Offered occasionally on a variety of topics.
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SOC 265 - Policing of Society, 3 credit hours
This course will provide students with a knowledge of the role and functions of the police in our society. Critical issues facing the law enforcement community and our society will be addressed. The primary focus will be on the municipal level, with selective coverage of other levels (county, state, federal) as deemed necessary.
Crosslisted: CRJ 265
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SOC 270I - Terrorism: Roots and Responses, 3 credit hours
Terrorism is often touched on in the news, but how much do you really know about its causes and consequences? Among the topics that are explored are: how terrorism is defined (and sometimes justified), the factors that promote its existence, features of terrorist organizations, the impact of media coverage of terrorist incidents, and the array of counter-terrorism measures undertaken by governments. While the course examines various terrorist campaigns around the world—past and present—the emphasis is on what is sometimes referred to as the “new terrorism.” That is, religiously motivated violence involving radical Islamist factions whose terrorist tactics and extreme violence set it apart from other examples of terrorist campaigns.
Crosslisted: CRJ 270I
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SOC 280 - Research Methods, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D . Required of all Sociology majors.
In today’s market, no matter what University graduates pursue as a career goal, they can be expected to provide scientific and objective assessments at different levels. This course is designed to help the student understand the theoretical principles on which scientific research is based and to see how those principles are reflected in the established techniques for doing research. Upon completion of this course, a student can expect to be fairly knowledgeable of concepts in and the structuring of Scientific Inquiry; Modes of Observation, with special emphasis on computer applications in data interpretation; and the social context of research. In addition to the logistical and technical matters, research ethics and relations to public policy are also covered in this course.
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SOC 281 - Data Analysis Using PASW, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 278 or ECN 279 or MTH 135 , and a research course in a discipline related to student’s specialization or consent of the instructor. Required of all Sociology majors. For Statistics minors, all other required courses in the minor need to be completed before taking this course as a capstone.
Valued by employers and graduate schools alike, this course develops marketable skills used in social science analyses as well as in other areas of research like communications, business, and health. Students use the Predictive Analytics Software (formerly Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) to create data files, recode variables, and analyze relationships in the data. Participants in the class learn how to formulate research hypotheses and empirically test them in a user-friendly computer lab. The course is based on conceptual understanding of statistical analysis and emphasizes a practical, working knowledge of various statistical tests with calculations performed by the software. Do analysis of your own choosing, starting with the data and ending with impressive tables and graphs with which to convey the findings to the world. In the end you might like data analysis like many students who took the class before you!
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SOC 288 - Environmental Sociology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HUM 200 or SOC 100D
What are the cultural and institutional mechanisms that have both contributed to and responded to environmental problems? This course investigates how groups conceptualize and impact natural systems by studying cultural norms and values, and studying how communities and organizations respond to environmental threats. An overview of environmental movements includes an emphasis on environmental justice, both domestically and internationally. Students will propose optimal mechanisms to transform cultural elements and social structures to achieve sustainable societies.
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SOC 290D - Gender Roles, 3 credit hours
This course examines gender dynamics from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students use scholarly publications to explore the impact of the media, politics, and the workplace on individual experiences. Both macro (social structure) and micro (interpersonal relations) perspectives and social policies are investigated. The focus is primarily on the contemporary United States, but references to other countries, particularly developing countries, will be made where appropriate.
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SOC 301D - Social Inequalities, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D , SOC 201D or SOC 210
Have you ever wondered why some people have more than others, and why these inequalities persist in modern society? This course examines some dominant forms of inequalities, their causes, and some of the social consequences that are adjunct to the process. The course explores the ways in which these impact life in the United States and other nations, and prepares students with some the life skills that will help them cope with these and at the same time make positive changes in their society and the larger global scene. The course covers intermediate level concepts of social inequalities seen from a sociological perspective; forms, causes, and consequences of inequalities; sociological data interpretation; and cross-cultural perspectives on these issues. Social and public policies are also addressed as a necessary corollary to the topics covered in class.
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SOC 302I - Racial and Cultural Minorities, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D
Increase your understanding of cultural conflict. Many Americans do not realize that most nations in the world have minority populations. We will use macro concepts (social structure) and micro analysis (interpersonal relations) to examine the position of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and major religious minorities in the U.S. in contrast with conditions of groups in several other countries, including South Africa, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and Canada. Learn a little world geography as a side benefit!
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SOC 303I - Urban Community Life, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D . Required for all Sociology majors
This course presents an overview of the historical development of the urban community. The dynamics of urbanism are studied, including population changes, different life styles, and urban ecology. An integral component of this course may involve work in the community coordinated through the Community Outreach Office. Students will actively participate in the community applying and integrating knowledge acquired in the classroom with actual programs, social policies, and concerns of the urban community.
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SOC 310 - Work in America, 4 credit hours
An examination of the meaning of work through the findings of empirical research. Executives, professionals, middle managers, skilled and unskilled workers and the unemployed are studied to learn how the tasks, personal associations and social status connected with work influence values, life style and family relationships. Students’ own work experience and career goals are incorporated into the course.
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SOC 313 - Criminology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D or HUM 200 . Required of all Sociology majors
This course focuses on the sociological study of crime. The course includes an examination of the nature of criminal laws, the variety of theoretical explanations for criminal behavior, the measurement of crime, patterns of crime, and the mechanisms for control of criminal behavior.
Crosslisted: CRJ 313
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SOC 315 - Sociological Theory, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Sociology majors.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D , plus 2 additional courses in sociology.
This course provides an in-depth coverage of major theoretical contributions in sociology. Students will acquire a sense of how social theory has developed historically, understand the strengths and limitations of each theory studied, and develop an ability to evaluate and discuss theories critically. The interdisciplinary nature and relevance of social theory on contemporary society are also investigated.
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SOC 317 - Sociology of Deviance, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D
This course studies the nature of social deviance, including an overview of differing theoretical perspectives on deviance. Emphasis is on an assessment of causality, typical life styles of various classes of deviants, current societal reaction and possible alternative responses by society to deviancy in its various forms.
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SOC 320 - Victimology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or CRJ 165
This course will cover topics such as the patterns of criminal and victim relationship, theories of victimization, victims’ rights and activism, the role of victim in the criminal justice process, and problems of adjustment to victimization and compensating the victim. The various types of victims and victimizations will also be explored.
Crosslisted: CRJ 320
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SOC 330D - Protests, Movements and Social Change, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D , plus an additional course in sociology
Social movements are collective actions by which groups bring about or resist social and political change. Power is a primary conceptual theme – how it is distributed, organized, retained or lost. The women’s movement, gay rights, the environmental movement and fundamentalism are some of the topics studied.
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SOC 344D - Aging and Society, 3 credit hours
This course examines the social, cultural and group forces involved in aging. Topics include a survey of the larger field of social gerontology (aging studies), the social psychology of the aging individual and social forces involved in the life span in various cultures. Specific issues of health and human services are also covered, such as family relationships, personal growth after retirement, and death and dying.
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SOC 345 - Medical Sociology, 3 credit hours
This course uses sociological concepts, perspectives and research methods to examine the socio-cultural aspects of health and illness, disease prevention and disease treatment. The course explores the epidemiology and social demography of health, examines the behaviors associated with health and illness, and reviews the experience of illness in various societies. Attention is given to the doctor/patient interaction, the medical professions in changing societies, and the health care delivery systems and social policies regarding medical care in the United States and other nations.
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SOC 350 - Topics In Sociology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D
Content will vary. Students may take this course more than once, provided that the topic is different each time. This course designation will include a significantly greater component of academic rigor and/or computer labs/service learning/additional research obligations for students enrolled in this course designation. Examples would be: Social Policies on Aging, Race and Racism from a Socio-Anthropological Perspective, or a sociological study about a particular country.
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SOC 350I - Modern China, 3 credit hours
Would you like to learn about contemporary China, often seen as America’s future rival in the world? Many Americans including national leaders know very little about China. Information related by the news media is not only frequently inaccurate but also misleading. In this fun and informative class, you get to learn about the Chinese culture, its people, and its achievements. You also explore the complex processes causing the rapid change in China and the pressing social problems its people face every day. You will also become aware of how the solutions to these problems affect issues Americans care about such as American trade imbalance with China, intellectual property protection, energy consumption, environmental pollution, nuclear nonproliferation, and global war against terror. Participation in field trips to local cultural attractions is required. Ideal for students who seek to work in areas of international business, politics, and comparative studies in the humanities and social sciences.
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SOC 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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SOC 361 - Corrections, 3 credit hours
This course acquaints students with an analysis of sentencing, probation, parole and a diverse number of critical issues in penology. Such issues may include the prison environment, deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, prison violence, capital punishment, prisoners rights, and reform of the system.
Crosslisted: CRJ 361
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SOC 365 - Perspectives on Violence, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or CRJ 165
Americans today seem to be much more concerned about crime, especially violent crime, than in years past. While this fear is understandable, careful consideration of the “violence problem” leads to different ideas than those generally held in the minds of most citizens and those broadcast on national television. This course is an interdisciplinary inquiry into the patterns and correlates of violence, its various forms, such as interpersonal and collective violence, and attempts to control its occurrence.
Crosslisted: CRJ 365
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SOC 386I - Global Perspectives, 4 credit hours
Notes: Recommended Preq: SOC 100D or Sophomore standing.
We live in a world where global and local events are increasingly interconnected. The primary purpose of the course is to provide a sociological interpretation of global human dynamics. Issues of concern include areas of changing political economy, ecological sustainability, and international conflict. Major theories of development, i.e., modernization, dependency, and world-system will be examined. Alternative models of development and the role of different cultures in the national quest to advancement will also be discussed. In addition, this course seeks to understand how solutions to common problems such as globalization, environmental degradation, and the war against terror will affect American society as well as the global community.
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SOC 400 - Applied Sociological Research, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 280 and SOC 281 , Senior standing and Sociology Major. Required of all Sociology majors.
The whole class will undertake an applied research project for an on-campus or off-campus client. The class will design the study, develop the instruments, gather the data, analyze the data, and report the findings to the client.
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SOC 450 - Sociology Proseminar, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior status and Sociology Major or Minor. Required of all Sociology majors.
Integrating knowledge of sociology and its applications are the key element of this course. Students will apply knowledge gained to a special topic throughout the semester. Discussions and assignments will integrate concepts and theories from other courses in the major. Students also prepare a portfolio containing a resume, information about careers, graduate programs, and a network file. Class sessions may include meetings with Career Services and speakers on graduate schools and various career fields.
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SOC 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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SOC 463(I) - Seminars in Sociology, 1-4 credit hours
Offered occasionally on a variety of topics.
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SPN 050 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): None. Appropriate course for beginners. Students with more than two years of high school Spanish must have special permission of the instructor to register for SPN 101.
This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Students will learn basic grammar in an oral/aural context in each class. Students of Spanish 101 are expected to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, basic reading and writing as well as an appreciation of Latino culture. Students will be exposed to native speakers of Spanish in an interactive CD ROM, tele-based program Destinos, and videos on Spain and Spanish-America.
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SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 101 or equivalent.
Students of Spanish 102 are expected to enhance the four language skills of speaking listening, reading, and writing. This class will introduce the subjunctive mood, compound tenses, prepositions, and basic conversational skills. Speaking the language is greatly stressed at this level. Students will be exposed to native speakers of Spanish in an interactive CD ROM, telebased program Destinos, and videos on Spain and Spanish-America.
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SPN 110 - Elementary Spanish in Ecuador, 7 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): None
SPN 110 is offered in Ecuador by Experiment in International Living. It is a beginning language class for students with no more than three years of Spanish. (Appropriate student placement will be determined by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures to which students must present evidence of their high school year/s of Spanish, such as a transcript). This course will cover the equivalent of the first year of language and culture instruction offered in the Spanish Program at Baldwin Wallace University. This is an intensive course that allows students to complete two semesters of Spanish in one semester in Ecuador. Course Structure and Objectives: SPN 110 is an introduction to Spanish language and culture. It will cover basic Spanish grammar and structures and pay particular attention to vocabulary enrichment and knowledge of Latino culture. All skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and the three basic fields (grammar, introduction to reading, and writing) will be emphasized. See Explorations/Study Abroad program.
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SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Spanish majors.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 102 or equivalent. SPN 201 is an appropriate entry point for most students with more than two years of high school Spanish.
One purpose of this class is to review what the student already learned and to expand on her/his first year of Spanish at BW. This is a grammar class with an introduction to cultural and literary readings. All skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), as well as the three basic fields (grammar, literature, and culture) will be emphasized during the course.
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SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Spanish majors.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 201 or equivalent.
An expansion of Spanish language skills developed with exercises in conversation, oral comprehension, composition based on cultural and literary readings.
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SPN 210 - Intermediate/advanced Spanish in Ecuador, 7 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Minimum SPN 101 (See the description of this class below for more details).
SPN 210 is an intermediate and/or advanced course in Spanish that reviews and expands knowledge of grammar, aural skills (listening and comprehension), and reading and written skills in Spanish. If the student is a Spanish major or minor, this course may be the equivalent of SPN 102 /SPN 201 , SPN 201 /SPN 202 , SPN 202 /SPN 221I , or two of the following courses: SPN 240I , SPN 275I , and/or SPN 311I , however, the exact equivalence will depend on the student’s placement by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Course Structure and Objectives: SPN 210 is designed to reinforce and expand the Spanish language skills the student has already acquired in the first year of language instruction. During the semester, the student should improve her or his ability to manipulate not only the basic structures of Spanish, but more idiosyncratic and sophisticated structures as well. Special attention will be given to vocabulary enrichment, literary and cultural readings, oral discussions and writing. See Explorations/ Study Abroad program.
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SPN 221I - Spanish Conversation I, 2 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Spanish majors.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or consent of the instructor.
This course focuses on the development of oral fluency and vocabulary.
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SPN 240I - Contemporary Spain and Latin America, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): None. Given in English. May be taken for major credit if out-of-class research and report is done in Spanish.
A study and discussion of ongoing and developing events in any field, which present themselves in Spain and Latin America. The course also includes readings and discussions of the Hispanic character and pertinent topics in intercultural communication.
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SPN 250I - Techniques of Spanish Translation, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 and SPN 221I or equivalent.
A brief introduction to theories of translation followed by practical experience translating various texts.
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SPN 260I - Commercial Spanish, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or equivalent advanced standing with permission of instructor.
An introduction to commercial and technical terms in Spanish with practice in business correspondence.
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SPN 263I - Seminar, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or permission of instructor.
A close study of a selected topic in Spanish. May be repeated if a different topic is offered. Depending on the topic this course may substitute for courses required of the Spanish minor or major.
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SPN 275I - Introduction to Hispanic Literature, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Spanish majors.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or special permission of instructor.
An introduction to literary study, treating major authors and literary genres from various periods and countries.
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SPN 310I - Spanish Culture and Civilization, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or equivalent.
A study of the historical and social development of Spanish culture and civilization.
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SPN 311I - Spanish-American Civilization, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or equivalent.
A study of the historical, political, economic and cultural development of Latin America.
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SPN 335I - Advanced Composition and Conversation, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Spanish majors.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or equivalent.
Students receive directed composition practice on various current and personal themes. Group and individual work on practical improvement of pronunciation and the study of troublesome aspects of grammar and syntax are also involved.
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SPN 350 - Special Methods Language Teaching, 3-4 credit hours
Notes: Required of all students seeking a license to teach.
See EDU 350-357 .
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SPN 375I - Survey of Spanish Literature, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 275I or equivalent.
A study of the major literary movements, representative authors and selections from their works from the 12th century to the 20th century. Short stories, poetry, essays and the theater are included.
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SPN 376I - Survey of Spanish-American Literature, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SPN 275I or equivalent.
A study and interpretation of a select number of major literary works from Latin America.
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SPN 463 - Seminar, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing and permission of instructor.
SPN 463 is intended to be a capstone seminar which builds on a significant understanding of Hispanic Studies. Topics may vary. Students may take the course twice if different topics are offered.
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SUS 070X - Sustainability Internship, 1-12 credit hours
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SUS 363 - Integrated Sustainability Topics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): At least nine (9) credit hours of completed courses listed in the Sustainability major with three different prefixes; and Humans and the Earth (POL/BIO /HUM /ECN 150I ) or at least 45 completed credit hours.
Contemporary sustainability issues are inherently complex and demand the integration of knowledge and skills from different disciplines to fully address them. Courses will take an integrative, in-depth approach to investigate one topic or theme in sustainability. In order to facilitate an interdisciplinary learning experience, the courses will be taught by two faculty members from different disciplines. Specific topics will vary.
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SUS 400 - Sustainability Capstone, 3 credit hours
This team-taught course explores a prominent sustainability theme to be determined by the instructors. Examination of the theme will be broadly and intentionally interdisciplinary, drawing as widely as possible upon knowledge, skills, and learnings obtained in those courses in the major. It will have an inherent problem-solving focus based upon a “real world” sustainability issue. The course will include a significant team-based project that engages students in an issue currently faced by significant social actors. Thus, it aims not only to integrate disciplinary knowledge and skills but also to apply those disciplines to real-life sustainability practice. One of its aims is to provide graduates with a significant team based, problem-solving experience that demonstrates important competencies in the emergent field of sustainability.
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