2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RELG 350 Directed Readings
Faculty-supervised study of an approved topic in religion through selected readings. To be
evaluated through a weekly meeting with the instructor and a comprehensive paper. Open to
majors in the junior or senior year, with permission of the department. As needed. 1-3 Hrs.
RELG 351 Studies in World Religion
The specific topic of this course will change, but it will usually focus on one of the world's major
religions, like Islam, Hinduism, or a comparison of several world religions in courses like “Jesus
and Buddha.” Prerequisite: RELG 210. Repeatable for a total of 12 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
RELG 352 Studies in Sacred Scripture
The specific topic of this course will change, but it will focus on an in-depth study of a sacred
scripture. An example might be a course in "Pauline Letters" or a study of the Qu'ran or the
Bagavagit. Prerequisite: RELG 205, or RELG 206, or RELG 210. Repeatable for a total of 12
Hrs. 3 Hrs.
RELG 353 Studies in Religion Culture and Ethics
The specific topic of this course will change, but it will focus on an in depth study of a sacred
scripture. Repeatable for a total of 12 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
RELG 400 Major Thinkers and Issues
An examination of major figures in the field, and their views and impacts on current issues in the
field. Topics will vary. May be repeated four times with different topics. Open to junior and senior
majors, and others by permission of the instructor and chair. For Hayworth students, this
course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement. Spring Term, every year. Repeatable for
a total of 12 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
SOCIOLOGY
SOCI 203 Principles of Sociology
Basic concepts and principles of Sociology; relationships and meaning of culture, society,
personality and interaction; analysis of group structure and social organization. Fall Term, every
year. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 250 Social Issues and Problems
A sociological consideration of critical issues in contemporary society relating to individual deviation,
social disorganization and social change; emphasis on causal factors, societal response
and proposed solutions. Spring Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 303 Social Psychology
Study of the behavior of the individual in society, including attitude formation and measurement,
interpersonal perceptions and behavior of the individual in groups. Prerequisite: PSYC 201.
Students may elect this course as PSYC 303. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 304 Marriage and The Family
A study of the family as a social institution; types of family life; changing familial roles in contemporary
society. Prerequisite: upperclass standing or permission of the instructor. Fall Term,
even years. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 316 Women in Society
An analysis of the female in regard to sex-role stereotyping through an examination of the status
of women, cross-cultural role differences and the dynamics of socialization. Spring Term, every
year. 3 Hrs.