SOCI 1001 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of sociology. These concepts include social structure, culture, socialization, deviance, social control, social organization, structured social inequality, and social change. Extensive use is made of examples from the Canadian context.

SOCI 2001 (3CR)
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL ANALYSIS

A study of the fundamental elements of social analysis from the sociological perspective. The aim is to give students a firm grounding in the general approaches taken in sociology and to promote the particular critical thinking, reading, methodological, and writing skills essential to advanced work in the discipline. This course is a prerequisite for entry into SOCI 3001, 3011 and 3301.

SOCI 3001 (3CR)
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY

A critical review of the perspectives developed in the first and second generations of sociology in Europe, with special emphasis on the ideas of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim.

SOCI 3011 (3CR)
CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

An overview of concepts, theoretical issues, and debates in recent sociological theory. The course examines the nature of functionalism and conflict theory, the rise of micro-sociological analysis, the challenges of feminism, the debate over post-modernism, and other contemporary theoretical developments.

SOCI 3111 (3CR)
INEQUALITY IN CANADIAN SOCIETY

An analysis of social inequality in Canada, past and present. Such topics as the development of the Canadian class structure, income distribution, social mobility, educational opportunity, life chance differentials, gender inequality, ethnic inequality and class consciousness will be discussed.

SOCI 3121 (3CR)
LANGUAGE AND ETHNICITY IN CANADA

An analysis of the official linguistic duality and ethnic plurality of Canadian society. Focus will fall on the nature of these two fundamental features of the society, and on their cause and consequence. Consideration will also be given to regional variations within Canada as well as to comparisons with other societies. Particular attention will be paid to understanding the social-psychological, structural, and cultural consequences of linguistic and ethnic diversity within Canadian society.

SOCI 3201 (3CR)
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOCIALIZATION

This course centres on the relationship between the individual and society. This fundamental sociological theme is considered, mainly using the symbolic interactionist perspective on socialization as a life-long process of learning, with continual implications for identity. The differences between primary and secondary socialization will be a theme recurring throughout the course.

SOCI 3211 (3CR)
GENDER RELATIONS

An introduction to the study of gender through an examination of the nature of gender relations. Major theories of the origin and consequences of gender inequality will also be considered. Issues such as reproduction, work, law, violence, and racism are addressed, using cross-cultural examples.

SOCI 3221 (3CR)
WORK AND SOCIETY

In this course, the nature and meaning of work in relation to changes in the position of the professions, unions, government, women and minority groups, in industrial and post-industrial societies will be examined. The course will also include consideration of topics such as the relations between work and the family, work and gender, and work and politics. While focusing on work in Canada, this examination will be located in broader international trends and processes.

SOCI 3301 (3CR)
SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS

This is a course in sociological research methodology, including a consideration of questions of social epistemology and research design. Students will gain practical experience in doing social research through the conducting of surveys, participant observation, content analysis, case studies, and other techniques.

SOCI 3331 (3CR)
FIELD COURSE IN SOCIOLOGY

This course is designed to provide students with an intensive field experience, during which they pursue research on a topic to be chosen by the Instructor. As such, the course is not designed to be offered during normal term time, but is available to students through Continuing Education. Completion of SOCI 3301 (Sociological Research Methods) is recommended before registering for this course.

SOCI 3431 (3CR)
CRITICAL MEDIA ANALYSIS

An advanced research course on the media-based control of information and dissemination of ideologies in modern society. The course will examine issues of ownership and control of the media and the social construction of news. Students will examine in detail current theoretical debates in cultural studies and media analysis.

SOCI 3441 (3CR)
SOCIOLOGY OF KNOWLEDGE

This course focuses on the relationship between ideas and their social and cultural contexts. The course will critically examine various forms of knowledge, including common sense, scientific knowledge, and feminist epistemology.

SOCI 3451 (3CR)
DYNAMICS OF POPULAR CULTURE

An investigation of the process and forms of contemporary popular culture. Students will be introduced to the major theoretical debates in the field of popular culture. In addition, the course will examine the development of popular cultural expression.

SOCI 3501 (3CR)
POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY

This course examines the relationship between society and politics, the interactions between individuals and governments. Processes of nationalism, trans-nationalism and civil society are investigated from a social constructionist perspective and with an awareness of agency and structure. The major dimensions to be explored include: power, state and nationhood; globalization and civil society; and political discourse, rhetoric and rituals. The course will draw on a variety of theoretical perspectives and use Canadian and international examples.

SOCI 3521 (3CR)
COMMUNITIES

A review of the sociological literature on rural, small-town, and urban social organization with special emphasis on the notion of "community" in Canadian society.

SOCI 3601 (3CR)
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

An analysis of the social processes associated with science and technology. The course will consider such topics as: the social dynamics of scientific and technical communities; the social processes of technical invention, diffusion, and control; and the role of technology in the work-place and the household.

SOCI 3611 (3CR)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROVERSIES

A course in the sociology of environmental controversies with particular attention to the social processes involved in the genesis, development, maintenance, containment, and decay of environmental controversies. This includes a consideration of the role of a range of social factors in controversies, including: science, technology, the media, public constituencies, the law, public hearings, environmental assessments, and bureaucracies.

SOCI 3631 (3CR)
SOCIOLOGY OF CYBERSPACE

A course in the sociology of cyberspace, considering the social-structural, cultural, and interactional dimensions of cyberspace and the information society. Cyberspace will be treated in the broader context of the role of information in society, and the theories of the relationship between communication technologies and social structures. The usefulness of the term cyberspace as well as its commercial hype and pop cultural status will be examined.

SOCI 3911 (3CR)
INTERMEDIATE SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY

An intermediate course which focuses on topics not covered by current course offerings in Sociology, or topics not covered in depth in the courses offered.

SOCI 4001 (3CR)
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

An advanced discussion of sociological theory based on major works of selected sociologists.

SOCI 4031 (3CR)
FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES

This advanced seminar course examines the nature of feminist methodological approaches and theoretical analyses. Students will explore feminist contributions on a variety of issues.

SOCI 4101 (3CR)
CLASS, STATUS AND PARTY

An advanced discussion of the economic, social and political dimensions of structured social inequality. Canadian content will be used where appropriate.

SOCI 4511 (3CR)
SOCIAL ORDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE

An advanced seminar on the nature and maintenance of social order in society. The course examines the way in which the combination of coercion and consent leads to the maintenance of power on the part of elite groups, and the suppression of dissent from other groups. In addition, strategies for social change are assessed sociologically.

SOCI 4531 (3CR)
EDUCATION AND SOCIETY

A research seminar in the sociology of education in Canada. Topics covered include educational credentialism; education and social mobility; access to post-secondary education; the increasing significance of professionalism; educational institutions; and educational subcultures.

SOCI 4601 (3CR)
THE SOCIAL DYNAMICS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

An advanced course in science and technology studies.

SOCI 4901 (3CR)
ISSUES IN SOCIOLOGY

A study of specific issues in Sociology.

SOCI 4911 (3CR)
ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY

An advanced course which focuses on topics not covered by current course offerings in Sociology, or topics not covered in depth in the courses offered.

SOCI 4990 (6CR)
HONOURS THESIS

Note: Interdisciplinary Major Area of Study and Honours in Sociology/Anthropology are also available. See Sociology/Anthropology.