Timetable for Sociology 2011-2012
FALL 2011
SOCI-1001-A Intro to Sociology Steuter
T/TR 8:30 AM -9:50 AM
SOCI-1001-B Intro to Sociology Antonelli
T/TR 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM
SOCI-2221-A Sociology of Youth Oliver
MWF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
SOCI-2991-B Ethnicity and Racialization Poteet
T/TR 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM
SOCI-3001-A Theoretical Foundations of Soc Antonelli MWF 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
SOCI-3311-A Qualitative Research Methods Oliver T/TR 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
SOCI-3431-A Critical Media Analysis Steuter MWF 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
SOCI-3991-A Multiculturalism and Can Soc. Poteet T/TR 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
SOCI-4111-A Representations of Social Prob Oliver
W 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM
SOCI-4511-A Social Movements Steuter T/TR 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
WINTER 2012
SOCI-1001-C Intro to Sociology Oliver T/TR 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
SOCI-1001-D Intro to Sociology Poteet T/TR 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM
SOCI-2211-A Gender Relations Steuter MWF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
SOCI-2991-A Social Class and Inequality Antonelli MWF 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
SOCI-3011-A Contemporary Soci Theory Steuter MWF 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
SOCI-3221-A Work and Society Antonelli T/TR 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
SOCI-3301-A Sociological Research Methods Poteet T/TR 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
SOCI-3511-A Sociology of Health & Illness Oliver T/TR 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
SOCI-4991-A Population and Society Poteet W 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM
SOCIOLOGY COURSES 2011-2012
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SOCI 1001 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 2211: 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 2221: SOCIOLOGY OF YOUTH
This course explores youth in relation to contexts of social structure, culture, family and peer groups, within institutions, and from local as well as global perspectives. This course looks critically at the social construction of youth in relation to schools, families, the media and other social institutions. It examines how socio-political factors affect youth, the agency of youth as citizens and decision-makers, and the importance of social positions such as race, sexuality, gender, nationality and socioeconomic status.
SOCI 2991 A: SOCIAL CLASS AND INEQUALITY
This course will explore the distribution of key social and economic resources—wealth, power, and status—from a sociological perspective that questions how inequality is produced, maintained, and challenged in Canada. Topics may include: What is social inequality, and where does it come from? What is social class? What is the relationship of race, class, and gender in producing social inequality? What causes poverty and who are the poor? What are possible solutions to poverty?
SOCI 2991 B: ETHNICITY AND RACIALIZATION
This course explores the impact of racialization and ethnicity on Canadian social policy and practice. The course will analyze evidence of systemic patterns of advantage and disadvantage based on race, ethnicity, and aboriginality in Canadian society. Students will critically examine the effects of race, ethnicity and aboriginality on social, political, and academic discourse, and on resistance movements.
SOCI 3001: 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: 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 3221: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: 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 3311: QUALITATIVE SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS
This course examines the ways in which qualitative data are collected, analyzed and used in the social sciences. Beginning with understanding the theory, and theoretical debates, of qualitative research, the course explores questions of definition, use, evidence, standards of rigour and notions of what constitutes “good” scientific evidence. The course discusses a variety of theoretical orientations and explores how and when they are best applied.
SOCI 3431: 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 3511: SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
This course explores health, illness, and health care from a sociological perspective. The course focuses on the social determinants of health, demonstrates how social structures influence the occurrence of illness, examines why some social groups suffer more sickness and disease than others, deconstructs the social construction of medical practices and medicalization, and shows how health practices are socially constructed.
SOCI 3991 A: MULTICULTURALISM AND CANADIAN SOCIETY
This course examines various aspects of Canadian society and uses sociological perspectives to critically analyze Canadian identity, ethnic diversity and multiculturalism, national unity, regional differences, and international relations. Students will explore the structure of Canadian society including issues related to health care, education, economy and work, social inequalities, government, and social policies.
SOCI 4111: REPRESENTATIONS OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS
This course explores contemporary social problems through the lenses of social institutions, inequality, socioeconomic status, racialization, political and economic structures, and social policy. Relying on representations depicted in television, film, music and literature, this course analyzes causes of major problems including drug use, crime, poverty, family, youth, education, discrimination, and urban problems.
SOCI 4511: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
An advanced seminar that examines movements that seek change in the social and political structure of society. This course surveys the major principles and perspectives used by sociologists to explain social movements and revolution. It will examine the origins, strategies, recruitment, consequences, decline, and renewal of various social movements and revolutions.
SOCI 4991 A: POPULATION AND SOCIETY
Students will study Canadian population trends and policy debates in comparison to global population issues. Topics may include Canadian and global patterns of population growth; urbanization and urban reversal; fertility, family planning; famine, disease and mortality; social security and aging; international migration and ethnic composition.
How to Find Interesting Sociology Classes
Here's a list of all the Sociology courses taught at
Mount Allison. Be aware that although a course may be listed in the
calendar (or below), there's no guarantee that it is offered every year.
For a better idea of the courses offered, check out the online
timetables.
The Department offers a unique first-year course which
in addition to introducing students to the basic conepts of sociology
examines a broad range of social policy issues including environmental
racism, the social determinants of HIV/AIDS, and the social causes and
consequences of natural disasters. For more information, visit the Sociology
Esprit Lab web site.
SOCI 1001 (3CR) INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Format: lecture/discussion 3 hours
Exclusion: SOAN 1001
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 2201 (3CR) PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOCIALIZATION
Format: lecture/discussion 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 3 credits in the Social Sciences; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 2201; SOCI 3201
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 2211 (3CR) GENDER RELATIONS
Format: lecture/discussion/group projects 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 3 credits in the Social Sciences; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 2211; SOCI 3211
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 2531 (3CR) EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
Format: lecture/discussion 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 3 credits in the Social Sciences; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN/SOCI 4531
This course explores 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 3001 (3CR) THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY
Format: lecture/discussion 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001, and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3001
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
Format: lecture/discussion/group projects 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001, 3001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3011
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
Format: lecture/discussion/student presentations 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3111
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
Format: lecture/discussion/student presentations 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3121
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 3221 (3CR) WORK AND SOCIETY
Format: lecture/discussion/group work/student presentations 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
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
Format: lecture /discussion/group projects/laboratory 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3301
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
Format: lecture/discussion 3 hours
Prereq: Permission of the Department
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
Format: lecture/discussion/case studies/group projects 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3431
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
Format: lecture/discussion/group projects 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3441
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
Format: lecture/discussion/group projects 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3451, 2421
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
Format: lecture/discussion/group work/student presentations 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
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
Format: lecture/discussion/student presentations 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3521
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 3631 (3CR) SOCIOLOGY OF CYBERSPACE
Format: lecture/discussion 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3631
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
Format: lecture/discussion, seminar or independent study
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission
of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 3911
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 3911A - SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL POLICY I
SOCIAL POLICY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
This is a third year course for students interested in applying their learning of sociological theories and perspectives to understanding how they manifest as social policies and programs. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to social policy in Canada, and to critically analyze how and by whom social policies are developed, the underlying ideologies and values for social policies, and the criteria by which their implementation are evaluated.
SOCI 3911B - SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL POLICY II
SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH METHODS
This will be a fourth year course for students who have completed SOCI 3911A /Social Policy Principles and Practice. Students will have an opportunity to learn methods of social policy research as it applied to both policy development and policy evaluation. Based on a case study of interest to them, students will be led through the iterative process of policy research, and address the following five themes: 1) Problem Definition; 2) Social Indicators; 3) Participation, Engagement and Consultation; 4) Developing a Causal Theory and Policy Logic Model; and 5) Evaluating Social Policies.
SOCI 4001 (3CR) DEVELOPMENTS IN SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
Format: seminar 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011,3301; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 4001
An advanced discussion of sociological theory based on major works of
selected sociologists.
SOCI 4031 (3CR) FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES
Format: lecture/group projects 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 4031
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
Format: seminar 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3301 and 3 additional 3000 level credits in Sociology;
or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 4101
An advanced discussion of the economic, social and political dimensions
of structured social inequality. Canadian content will be used where appropriate.
SOCI 4301 (3CR) SEMINAR IN RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
Format: seminar 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301
An advanced exploration of sociological research methods. This course
will further develop students' understanding of and ability to use more
advanced social research methods, learn of new developments in the field,
and explore issues in social research.
SOCI 4511 (3CR) SOCIAL ORDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Format: lecture/case studies/group projects 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3301 and 3 additional 3000 level credits in Sociology;
or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 4511
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 4521 (3CR) MOBILITIES AND MIGRATIONS
Format: seminar 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301
Exclusion: SOCI 4951 Mobilities and Migrations
This course explores the movement of peoples within nations and across
the globe. It examines political and economic forces through immigration
and emigration, transnationalism, diasporic communities and refugees.
It also considers some of the consequences of these mobilities in terms
of hybridity, cosmopolitanism, and feelings of attachment, as discussed
in postcolonial theories, and considers whether actual, imaginative, and
virtual mobilities challenge the notion of 'society.'
SOCI 4901 (3CR) ISSUES IN SOCIOLOGY
Format: seminar 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3301 and 3 additional 3000 level credits in Sociology;
or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 4901
A study of specific issues in Sociology.
SOCI 4911 (3CR) ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY
Format: seminar 3 hours
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3301 and 3 additional 3000 level credits in Sociology;
or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOAN 4911
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
Format: thesis
Prereq: Permission of the Department
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