~EGULAR SESSION - University of Oregon

214 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
The doctoral candidate's dissertation must embody the results of research
and show evidence of originality and ability in independent investigation. It is
recommended that work on the dissertation be begun early in the doctoral program,
so that the candidate's research experience will be an integral part of his
total program of study.
A brochure describing the graduate program in sociology in more detail and
specifying the materials that must be submitted with applications for admission
may be obtained from the office of the department. All application material must
be submitted at least two months before the student plans to begin graduate work;
students wishing to apply for graduate assistantships must submit these materials
by March 1.
LOWER·DIVISION COURSES
Soc 204, 205, 206. General Sociology. 3 hours each term.
Introduction to the sociological perspective; basic findings regarding the
development, structure, and function of human groups and societies, with
emphasis on the descriptive comparison of modern complex societies.
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES
SOC 300. Principles of Sociology. 3 hours.
Fundamental concepts and empirical findings in the field of sociology. Not
open to students who have completed Soc 204, 205.
Soc 301. American Society. 3 hours.
An analysis of American society in terms of its significant structural traits
and their functions; major changes in American society and selected contemporary
problems examined in their relation to institutional structures.
Not open to students who have completed Soc 204,205. Prerequisite: Soc 300.
Soc 303. World Population and Social Structure. 3 hours.
Introduction to population studies, providing within a sociological framework
an analysis of historical, contemporary, and anticipated population conditions
and trends, as these are related to social situations and the organization of
society. Prerequisite: Soc 204, 205, 206 or Soc 300. Jitodai, Martin.
Soc 304. The Community. 3 hours.
Analysis of the structure and organization of human communities. Prerequisite:
Soc 204, 205, 206 or Soc 300. Jitodai.
Soc 305. Contemporary Social Problems. 3 hours.
Introduction to problems associated with the organization of social systems;
deviant behavior and methods of social control. Prerequisite: Soc 204, 205,
206 or Soc 300.
Soc 311. Introduction to Social Research. 3 hours.
The development of social research; the nature of scientific inquiry and basic
methods and techniques; examination of representative sociological studies
from the standpoint of methodology. Prerequisite: Soc 204, 205, 206 or consent
of instructor. Polk.
Soc 334, 335. Social Psychology. 3 hours each term.
Analysis of psychological processes in relation to social situations. How languages,
perception, learning, thinking, motivation, and attitudes determine
and result from social interaction and group processes. Prerequisite: Soc 204,
205 or Psy 201, 202. Berreman, Hyman, Wrench.
Soc 338. Marriage and the Family. 3 hours.
The growth and development of the husband-wife relationship throughout
the family life cycle. Special emphasis on the period from engagement through
the birth of the first child. Prerequisite: Soc 204, 205; or Psy 201, 202; or
consent of instructor. J ohannis, Rodgers.