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The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a log
Sociology (SOC)
the interaction of the medical system with other social institutions such as
government, church, education, and family. (Irreg.)
3723 Sociology of Family. Prerequisite: 1113 or sophomore standing or
above. The sociological study of the family as an institution; the origin and
development of the family; the interrelationships of the family and the
larger society; the environmental conditions which seem to favor the
development and continuance of the major family forms; the rise of the
modern democratic family; characteristic patterns of change in the
contemporary family. (F, Sp)
3733 Sociology of Gender. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission of instructor.
Sociological analysis of the reinforcement of gender roles by the major
institutions of society. Examine the effects on gender roles of education,
mass media, economics, public policy, law, religion, and society. (Irreg.)
3753 Sociology of Africa. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission of instructor. A
systematic consideration of Africa. Topics include issues of cultural
uniqueness and national character, population dynamics, family structures
and values, and economic and political institutions. Emphasis is placed on
a global perspective and encourages cross-national contrasts. (Irreg.) [IV-NW]
3803 Inequality in a Global Perspective. Prerequisite:1113 or permission
of instructor. Examines the causes and consequences of socioeconomic
inequality in contemporary societies (including the U.S.) by using theories
and research evidence from the vantage point of international political
economy. Topics include: the nature, structure, and hierarchy of the global
economy; the link between international and national distributions of
wealth and power; and the racial, ethnic, and religious correlates of social
inequality. (Irreg.)
3813 Socialization Across the Life Course. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission
of instructor. A survey of the interrelationship of the individual with society,
the processes of socialization, personality development. Focus on continuation
of socialization from childhood through adulthood and old age. (Irreg.)
3833 Urban Sociology. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission of instructor.
Urbanization as a process involving an explanation of the causes and
consequences of the rise of cities. Topics include: comparative world
urbanization, the social and cultural correlates of urban life and population
change related to urbanization. (Irreg.)
3843 Sociology of Aging. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission of instructor.
Comprehensive description of the dimensions of aging. The point of
departure is the notion that to talk meaningfully about one aspect of aging
requires consideration of its other dimensions. (Irreg.)
3853 Social Problems in Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe
(Crosslisted with International and Area Studies 3853). Prerequisite:
Junior standing or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary study of social
problems in Russia and eastern Europe. Topics include human and physical
geography, lingering aspects of Soviet life, privatization, the impact of
transition on social and governmental institutions, and the relationship
between social structure and crime throughout the country. (Irreg.)
3873 Religion and Society. Prerequisite: junior standing. An analysis of the
functional significance of religion in society. Topics include the distinction
between magic and religion, the functional approach to social phenomena,
the relationship between religion and the problem of order in human
societies, the relationship between religion and other major institutional
arrangements (e.g., the economy and the polity). (F, Su)
3883 Political Sociology. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission of instructor. An
analysis of power and authority relations, sources of political conflict and
social change, and processes by which political consensus is created. Topics
include theoretical origins, national and community power structures,
political ideologies, voting behavior, social movements and revolutions. (Irreg.)
3890 Special Topics for Non-Majors. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 1113 or
permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content;
maximum credit six hours. This course cannot be used to satisfy the major
requirements in sociology. (F, Sp, Su)
3900 Special Topics in Sociology. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 1113 or
permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content;
maximum credit six hours. Cover topics not currently offered in regularly
scheduled courses. (Irreg.)
3903 Gangs and Violence. Prerequisite: 1113 and 3523. The course
provides an overview of the gang problem in the United States, both
historically and as presently defined. Will examine different theories about
gangs and gang membership and will examine different types of gangs. (Irreg.)
3913 The Death Penalty in the United States. Prerequisite: 1113 and
3523. Provides an overview of capital punishment in the United States,
and Oklahoma in particular, from a sociological perspective. History of
capital punishment in the United States specific cases related to the death
penalty, and arguments for and against the use of capital punishment. (Irreg.)
3923 Alcohol, Drugs and Society. Prerequisite: 1113 and 3523. Explores
sociological explanations of alcohol and drug use with a special emphasis
on current issues in the United States. (Irreg.)
3933 Criminal Law. Prerequisite: 1113 and 3523. Provides a basic
understanding of criminal law in the United States by examining what
conduct is criminal under what circumstances. Also examines what
criminal law should provide in light of the social and private interests
involved and the ability of the law to influence behavior. (Irreg.)
3943 American Law. Prerequisite: 1113 and 3523. Provides a basic
understanding of law in American society by examining the concept and
process of American common law. Analysis and interpretation of judicial
opinions. Considers the relationship between law and social change. (Irreg.)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 1113 and permission of
instructor and admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum
credit six hours. Will consist of topics designated by the instructor in
keeping with the student’s major program. The topics will cover materials
not usually presented in the regular courses. (Irreg.)
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission of
instructor and admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum
credit six hours. The projects covered will vary. The content will deal with
concepts not usually presented in regular coursework. (Irreg.)
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 1113 or permission of
instructor and admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum
credit six hours. Will provide an opportunity for the gifted honors
candidate to work at a special project in the student’s field. (Irreg.)
Unless otherwise noted, the prerequisite for courses in sociology
numbered 4000–4999 is six hours of sociology including 1113 or
permission of instructor.
†G4163 Advanced Social Statistics. Prerequisite: 1113, 3123 (B or
better), 3133 (B or better); or permission of instructor. Statistical inference,
applied multiple regression and multivariate analysis will be covered.
Computer applications using statistical packages and sociological data will
be included. No prior computer background is assumed. (Irreg.)
†G4263 Qualitative Research Methods. Prerequisite: 1113, 3123 (B or
better), 3133 (B or better), or permission of instructor. Explores the ethics
and techniques of qualitative research, including ethnographic research,
in-depth interviewing, historical analysis, and content analysis. The focus
will be on strengths and weaknesses of qualitative methodologies, ethical
issues, data gathering techniques, data analysis techniques, and data
presentation. (Irreg.)
4363 Sociological Theory. Prerequisite: 1113, 3123 (B or better), 3133 (B
or better) or permission of instructor. Consideration of classical sociologists
including Durkheim, Weber, and Marx. Attention is devoted to the
application of classical theories to current research issues. (Irreg.)
4603 Internship in Criminology. Prerequisite: 1113, 3123, 3133, and at
least two of the following: 3523, 3533, 3543, 3553. Work experience in
the field of criminology under the supervision of a faculty member. While
the instructor will assist in finding internship opportunities, the ultimate
responsibility is with the student. Internships may be served in any setting
related to the field of criminology. Student will be required to develop a
paper linking the work experience to scholarly research in criminology. (F,
Sp, Su)
4843 Capstone in Criminology. Prerequisite: 1113, 3123 © or better),
3133 © or better), and at least two of the following: 3523, 3533, 3543,
3553, or permission of instructor. As a key component of this course,
students will actively participate in an in-depth analysis and discussion of a
current research topic or topics in the sociological study of criminology
(crime and delinquency, deviance, sociology of law, criminal justice).
Students will be expected to use material they have learned in Sociology
3123 and 3133, as well as material in 3000-level substantive courses, and
will be required to demonstrate in written assignments their ability to
understand and critique current quantitative research. Other topics in the
course will be at the discretion of the instructor but within the University
guidelines for Capstone courses. (F, Sp) [V]
4943 Capstone in General Sociology. Prerequisite: 1113, 3123 © or
better), 3133 © or better), and at least two of the following: 3523, 3623,
3643, 3683, 3713, 3723, 3733, 3753, 4363, or permission of instructor.
As a component of this course, students will actively participate in an
in-depth analysis and discussion of a current research topic or topics in
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